The Maine Department of Human Services and the Maine Department of Agriculture cooperate to sponsor the Maine WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Using federal funding, these special WIC checks are given to folks who already qualify for the regular WIC checks, which are redeemable in stores for specified products. The Farmers’ Market WIC Checks are […]
EBT
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (SNAP/EBT)
June 12, 2012 CategoriesMFFM EBT Services and Support describes how MFFM can help your market start and sustain an EBT program. Please contact [email protected] with any questions. Implementing WIC and SNAP at Maine Farmers’ Markets – a 2 page summary from the Maine Department of Agriculture. EBT Guidelines (.doc 571 Kb) from the ME Dept of Ag. The Downeast […]
Farmers’ markets: Feeding the hungry
June 12, 2012 CategoriesFarmers’ Markets and Food Cupboards. Several ways in which food from Maine farmers’ markets can make its way to the hungry. Detailed descriptions of methods already in place and working. Gleaning. Allowing people come in to “clean up” after your harvest is over. Set up a system for using EBT at your farmers’ market. Teach […]