Farmers market delivers holiday surprise for those facing food insecurity in Bucks County

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Community members facing food insecurity line up weekly for fresh produce, but Friday, a special holiday gift was waiting for them, along with Santa.

Every Friday Fresh Connect Bucks County offers a free farmers market for people facing food insecurity in the community in Bristol Township and this time Santa was there ready to hand over a special gift.Each person received an envelope with $100 in cash."I think that’s very nice. It helps a lot of families who are down on their luck," said Anita Enger. "I think it’s awesome and I really appreciate it. I really thank all the people who made this possible that is helping out.

Whether you give them $10 a month or $1,000 a month, do it."Enger said the cash will go a long way for her."It’ll help me pay my bills, and also it’ll go toward Christmas gifts for my grandbabies," said Enger.CEO Erin Lukoss said the Bucks County Opportunity Council supports people who are low-income through programs like Fresh Connect and said most of the individuals are working, and working hard but fallen on difficult times."People do all kinds of things with that money.

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