Farmers markets are open during the stay-at-home order, and they’ll still be accessible to food stamp shoppers through our Fresh Access program.
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Now Hiring: Food Stamp Specialist
We’re looking for a new member of our Food Stamps team! Minorities and fluent Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply.
Farm Bill victory in Congress for food stamps and farmers markets!
Victory! We now have a new five-year Farm Bill — without any cuts to food stamps or measures that would increase poverty.
Mark and Amanda: Fresh Access shoppers at the North Side Farmers Market
A conversation with two Fresh Access fans about their love of farmers markets and their passion for fresh food as key to good health.
North Side farmers market visits: Connecting kids to community
This past farmers market season, we partnered with Allegheny Traditional Academy to bring classroom learning outside to the North Side farmers market.
Week 26: Shop local this week to support fresh food access for all
Here’s where to shop for Thanksgiving (and Small Business Saturday!) to support local farmers, business owners, and healthier communities.
Week 11: Support local farmers!
National Farmers Market Week is a great opportunity to shop directly from all the local farms that make our region a great source of fresh, healthy food.
Week 7: Help promote farmers markets as great for families
Making farmers market shopping a family activity boosts the health and well-being of our children and our communities for years to come.
Fresh Access shoppers at the North Side farmers market
The Citiparks North Side market is where we launched Fresh Access in 2013. Two long-time shoppers explain why the program continues to work so well.
Week 3: Help hungry seniors get fresh food
Here are three ways you can take action this week to help folks who are at increasing risk of food insecurity.
