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Local farmer urges Brockton Public Schools to promote SNAP/HIP produce program
Brockton School Committee (Brockton Public Schools) · February 11, 2026
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Summary
Elio Silva of Vineyard Farm told the school committee families can redeem HIP/SNAP benefits at his farm year-round, receiving up to $80 in monthly produce depending on household size; the committee voted to share his materials with families and on district channels.
Elio Silva, who runs Vineyard Farm in West Bridgewater, urged the Brockton School Committee on Feb. 10 to help promote a SNAP/HIP program that allows families to buy produce at the farm and receive an effective match. "Families can get up to $80 of free produce at our farm every month," Silva said,…
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