Greensburg, IN — Main Street Greensburg Farmers Market has been awarded a $6,000 grant from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation that will be used to reintroduce a SNAP matching or Double Up program.
Through the program, residents who shop with SNAP – formerly known as food stamps – can earn a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $20 to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Grant funds will be used for the matching incentive for SNAP customers to purchase fresh produce and can also cover program expenses such as staff time, supplies, equipment, and promotions.
United State Department of Agriculture research indicates SNAP-matching participants report eating more fruits and vegetables than the average American adult and the longer they take part in the programs, the more fruits and vegetables they eat.
Funding for SNAP matching grants is made possible by the Indiana Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Technical assistance is provided by Purdue University Extension community wellness coordinators.
