Local Farmers’ Markets Help Feed Low Income Families and Seniors

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Lake Oswego, OR. The Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market in Millennium Plaza Park boasts an average of over 80 vendors each week. Many take “Farmers’ Market coupons” which are used by low-income families and seniors. The government program is aimed at helping farmers and offering fresh local food to help feed local women, infants and children (WIC). Statewide, 476 farmers’ markets and roadside stands accept the coupons. It’s part of the Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program.

Eligible participants receive $4 checks, specifically to purchase locally produced fresh fruit and vegetables directly from authorized farmers at farm stands and farmers’ markets from June 1 to October 31.

In 2017, Oregon farmers earned approximately $1 million in Farm Direct sales to seniors and WIC families.

For more information on Oregon Farm Direct: http://myoregonfarm.org/

The Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays, May 19-October 13, 2018

At Millennium Plaza Park
200 First Street
From 8:30am-1:30pm

More info at: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/lofm

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.