Return of Market Match Program

    Moonshine Ink Staff
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    Return of Market Match Program
    CALFRESH MARKET MATCH program in Nevada County provides customers with fresh provisions. Photo courtesy Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency

      NEVADA COUNTY

      The Nevada County Department of Social Services announced the return of the Market Match Program, beginning Sept. 6, with expanded offerings and a renewed commitment to food access for CalFresh customers.

      CALFRESH MARKET MATCH program in Nevada County provides customers with fresh provisions. Photo courtesy Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency

      Market Match helps CalFresh shoppers stretch their food dollars at farmers markets. This year’s program will continue to be administered by Sierra Harvest, and due to the delayed start, the Market Match Program will operate through Feb. 28, or until allocated funds are depleted.

      Participating Market Match locations and programs:

      • Nevada City Summer Farmers Market matches up to $10 in electronic benefit transfer (EBT) funds per market.
      • Mountain Bounty Farm – Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Vegetable or Fruit Share — offers a 50% discount on monthly CSA subscription (regular or small box). Enroll by contacting info@mountainbountyfarm.com or (530) 292-3776.
      • Tahoe Truckee Food Hub – CSA Harvest Box — offers a 50% match on individual harvest box purchases. Visit tahoefoodhub.org or call (530) 562-7150 to enroll.

      For more information about the Market Match Program, eligibility, or participating vendors, contact the Nevada County Department of Social Services.

      ~ Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency press release

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