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"Double Up Food Bucks" let families on food stamps take home twice the fresh produce, while small family farmers make more money.
Needy families are taking home more nutritious food while farmers are taking home more money thanks to a program that doubles the buying power of people on food assistance.
Double Up Food Bucks allows SNAP benefits — formerly called "food stamps" — to be used at 150 farmers markets across Michigan, packing $40 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables into every $20 purchase.
The U.S. Agriculture Department is promoting more programs around the country run by groups like Food Fair Network and Wholesome Wave. Check out their websites for locations.
(READ more at CS Monitor)
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