BOISE, Idaho — The Boise Farmers Market, in partnership with the Treasure Valley Food Coalition and St. Alphonsus Foundation, is helping fill the “SNAP gap” this weekend.
On Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Boise Farmers Market winter market at the Boise Senior Center, 690 Robbins Road, will provide current SNAP/EBT recipients with up to $40 to spend on farm-fresh local foods.
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Current SNAP recipients just need to show their SNAP/EBT card at the winter market information booth. They will receive $20 to spend on any SNAP-eligible items, including meat, cheese, bread, and vegetables, plus an additional $20 to spend exclusively on local fruits and vegetables. Recipients may still use their SNAP/EBT card for any remaining funds.
The market has already accepted SNAP/EBT and offers its "Double Up Food Buck" program every Saturday from April through December.
To learn more or to donate to the program, visit this link.
