More farmers markets will accept food stamps in Pittsburgh neighborhoods

A program allowing food stamp recipients to shop at city-sponsored farmers markets is expanding.

Just Harvest started its Fresh Access program in May, allowing people to use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits — or food stamps — at Citiparks farmers markets in East Liberty and the North Side. Beginning next week, the program will be available at Citiparks farmers markets in the South Side and Bloomfield. The following week, it comes to the Beechview and Carrick farmers markets.

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Publish Date: 08-09-2013

News Outlet: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Author: Jason Cato

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