In July, PPM provided six Ohio farmers' markets with $1,000 mini-grants to address challenges they face while operating nutritionincentive programs during COVID-19. These funds support markets so that they can continue to serve SNAP shoppers and specialty crop farmers during this challenging time. Funding for the Produce Perks Farmers Market Covid Support Mini Grants came [...]
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In order to better support Ohio’s families and farmers, the Produce Perks program has been providing an UNLIMITED match on SNAP purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that any amount spent with SNAP/EBT at participating markets will be matched dollar-for-dollar ($1:$1). Produce Perks matching dollars can be spent on fruits and vegetables. This [...]
The coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching repercussions on Ohio’s food and farm system. Four organizations, the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA), Produce Perks Midwest (PPM), the Ohio Farmers Market Network (OFMN), and the Ohio Food Policy Network (OFPN) are calling on Ohio’s leaders to implement six important policies that will [...]
