VINES Launches ‘Double Up Food Bucks’ Program to Provide Free Produce for SNAP Recipients in Binghamton
According to the Binghamton Homepage, VINES, a nonprofit in Binghamton, NY, is starting a new program to help people who use SNAP get fresh vegetables for free. Through the “Double Up Food Bucks” initiative, if SNAP users buy a weekly box of produce from VINES, they will get a second box for free.
The program was funded by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, who is excited about it. She said that this program will make it easier for SNAP users to get healthy food and help local farmers find new customers.
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300 Weekly Boxes: VINES’ Double Up Food Bucks Initiative Boosts SNAP Recipients’ Access to Fresh Produce and Supports Local Farmers in Binghamton, NY (PHOTO: Field & Fork Network)
VINES Distributes 300 Produce Boxes Weekly; Free Boxes Help Families and Local Farmers—Sign Up at VinesGardens.org
Right now, VINES gives out about 300 boxes of produce every week. By offering free boxes, the program helps both families who need food and local farmers. People can find out more and sign up by visiting VinesGardens.org.
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