"Hundreds were shopping at the Marin Civic Center's Sunday farmer's market. This week, the need for food has never been greater, as SNAP benefits run out for thousands. "We're here to help, we have enough so we should share what we can," said Alex Tishman. Tishman, owner of Fire Swamp Provisions, is offering his fresh baked goods to any family in need."
"Straus Family Creamery is also stepping up. "Straus has decided to offer 50% off on all of our products to our EBT and SNAP customers, they just need to show their card," said Wendy Booth from Straus. Agricultural Institute of Marin, a nonprofit which operates nine certified farmers markets across the Bay Area, has established an emergency fund to help more than 1,200 households get free produce from its market vendors."
"Enchandra Johnson from Novato is stressed about her family's benefits running out, but she appreciates the community's help. "It's a two-way street, it's a two-way street, we all have to support one another," said Johnson. Marin County Supervisors are set to vote next week on approving $800,000 in emergency funding, to help local food banks get the supplies they need to support families in crisis."
Hundreds of shoppers visited the Marin Civic Center Sunday farmer's market as SNAP benefits ran out for thousands of households. Local vendors such as Fire Swamp Provisions are giving away fresh baked goods to families in need on an honor system. Straus Family Creamery is offering 50% off products for EBT and SNAP customers who show their cards. The Agricultural Institute of Marin established an emergency fund to supply free produce to more than 1,200 households across nine certified markets. Marin County Supervisors will consider $800,000 in emergency funding to help local food banks support families in crisis.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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