Food Access Raises Everyone will launch the pilot program in partnership with the City of Cleveland and Produce Perks Midwest to increase access to fresh and healthy food and help support vendors at the market.
The program will provide TANF eligible families $240 in free fruit and vegetable coupons to spend at participating producer vendors at the West Side Market on or before June 30, 2022. “We are excited to bring the Produce Perks pilot to the West Side Market and expand access to nutritious fruits and vegetables at no cost to families,” said Mayor Justin M. Bibb. “Increasing food access programs is a priority for my administration and we are grateful to FARE, Produce Perks Midwest and the participating vendors for making this initiative possible.”All produce vendors at the market can participate.
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