News On Farmers’ Markets

Given the Byrd House Market is in Oregon Hill, this information from ConnectRichmond is important to relate: The Virginia Department of Social Services has launched a statewide program that allows SNAP participants (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–formerly, food stamps) to purchase local produce at farmers markets. Individual markets and growers should apply by February 25, […]

February 10, 2011; 1:43 PM • by Oregon Hill

Given the Byrd House Market is in Oregon Hill, this information from ConnectRichmond is important to relate:

The Virginia Department of Social Services has launched a statewide
program that allows SNAP participants (the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program–formerly, food stamps) to purchase local produce
at farmers markets. Individual markets and growers should apply by
February 25, 2011, to be part of this program. To download an
application or learn more about this program, visit:
http://bit.ly/hUQ6mq

Virginia DSS also has released a comprehensive list of free tax
assistance program sites in Virginia for low to middle income
Virginians who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. For more
information, visit http://www.vaeitc.org/