Food Access & Impact
Virginia Fresh Match Mini-Grants
Dear Virginia Fresh Match partner, On behalf of Virginia Fresh Match (VFM), I'd like to invite you to apply for a mini-grant to support your outlet's nutrition incentive program during the COVID-19 crisis. In March and April, VFM held weekly calls with the network to discuss the new challenges everyone is facing to operating their [...]
Pandemic-EBT Use at SNAP Authorized Markets
Pandemic EBT Flyer Virginia Pandemic-EBT can be used at SNAP authorized markets and matched through the Virginia Fresh Match program. Please read this flyer carefully. If you are eligible, you will get a Virginia P-EBT Card in the mail, in the next 30 to 45 days. Use your card [...]
FeedVA Website to Help Combat Childhood Hunger, Strengthen Local Food Systems
Governor Northam Announces FeedVA Website to Help Combat Childhood Hunger, Strengthen Local Food Systems ~ Governor proclaims September 20, 2019 Feed Virginia Day of Action to promote statewide action against hunger ~ As the Commonwealth marks the third annual Feed Virginia Day of Action, Governor Ralph Northam and his [...]
HEALTH EQUITY COALITION TO INCREASE MARKET SHOPPERS
With the ultimate goal of increasing healthy food access and turning occasional farmers market shoppers into market regulars, VAFMA and partners have created a Health Equity Coalition intersecting health equity, healthy food access at farmers markets, and population. Participants include Virginia's health systems, insurance providers, the Virginia Departments of Health [...]
Positive Outcomes from Surry County’s Community Garden
Although this is a trial project, the impacts and positive outcomes have proven that this is a worthwhile effort for the Surry Community. It has allowed the residents to participate in workshops on building raised beds, soil health, planting fall crops, and composting. This has given the residents of Surry County the opportunity to learn skills needed for home gardening and assisting in beautifying our County Park.
LESSONS LEARNED IN GROWING A FARMERS MARKET
Courtesy of Historic Lewes Farmers Market The Historic Lewes Farmers Market in Delaware made their market a "Living Lab" to answer two questions: What can we do to increase sales and attendance at our market? What can we do to increase sales and attendance of SNAP customers at [...]
Food Access & Impact
Virginia Fresh Match Mini-Grants
Dear Virginia Fresh Match partner, On behalf of Virginia Fresh Match (VFM), I'd like to invite you to apply for a mini-grant to support your outlet's nutrition incentive program during the COVID-19 crisis. In March and April, VFM held weekly calls with the network to discuss the new challenges everyone is facing to operating their [...]
Pandemic-EBT Use at SNAP Authorized Markets
Pandemic EBT Flyer Virginia Pandemic-EBT can be used at SNAP authorized markets and matched through the Virginia Fresh Match program. Please read this flyer carefully. If you are eligible, you will get a Virginia P-EBT Card in the mail, in the next 30 to 45 days. Use your card [...]
FeedVA Website to Help Combat Childhood Hunger, Strengthen Local Food Systems
Governor Northam Announces FeedVA Website to Help Combat Childhood Hunger, Strengthen Local Food Systems ~ Governor proclaims September 20, 2019 Feed Virginia Day of Action to promote statewide action against hunger ~ As the Commonwealth marks the third annual Feed Virginia Day of Action, Governor Ralph Northam and his [...]
HEALTH EQUITY COALITION TO INCREASE MARKET SHOPPERS
With the ultimate goal of increasing healthy food access and turning occasional farmers market shoppers into market regulars, VAFMA and partners have created a Health Equity Coalition intersecting health equity, healthy food access at farmers markets, and population. Participants include Virginia's health systems, insurance providers, the Virginia Departments of Health [...]
Positive Outcomes from Surry County’s Community Garden
Although this is a trial project, the impacts and positive outcomes have proven that this is a worthwhile effort for the Surry Community. It has allowed the residents to participate in workshops on building raised beds, soil health, planting fall crops, and composting. This has given the residents of Surry County the opportunity to learn skills needed for home gardening and assisting in beautifying our County Park.
LESSONS LEARNED IN GROWING A FARMERS MARKET
Courtesy of Historic Lewes Farmers Market The Historic Lewes Farmers Market in Delaware made their market a "Living Lab" to answer two questions: What can we do to increase sales and attendance at our market? What can we do to increase sales and attendance of SNAP customers at [...]