WAYNESBORO – Every Saturday, children under 18 can receive a free $5 produce coupon to use at the Waynesboro Farmers Market, according to a news release from Project GROWS.
Thanks to Project GROWS and Molina Healthcare, this Veggie Bucks program offers kids the opportunity to “purchase” fresh, locally grown produce for free.
With each visit, children receive a $5 dollar coupon, redeemable for fruits and vegetables only, at any of the vendors selling produce. Bring your family and stop by the Project GROWS table at the entrance to the market to receive a coupon for each child.
The market is open every Saturday from 9am to 1pm from May through October at the Constitution Park Pavilion in downtown Waynesboro.
The Waynesboro Farmers Market also offers everything from meat and eggs to bread, honey, fruits and vegetables. Crafts such as handmade baskets, tie-dye from Nana’s Dyes, pottery and baked goods are also available. The market is a vibrant place where people come together to celebrate their local farmers and producers by purchasing healthy, affordable food and other products.
The farmers, producers and organizers of this market wanted to improve food security and family health in the community. As part of this mission, each food vendor will double SNAP-EBT benefits and accept WIC and Senior Farm Market Fresh vouchers.
The Waynesboro Farmers Market is organized by the Staunton nonprofit Project GROWS and supported by the Waynesboro Economic Development and Tourism, Virginia Fresh Match, Waynesboro Parks and Recreation and the Virginia Farmers Market Association. The market is proud to be sponsored by the Milton Hershey School and the Almato Clinic.
The Veggie Bucks program is also available at all Project GROWS mobile markets, which visit six locations each week around Staunton, Fishersville and Waynesboro. A weekly market schedule can be found on the Project GROWS website.
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