Payments Basis helps launch this wholesome meals program in Niagara Falls
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Quotes from our companions:
“The Buffalo Payments Basis is happy to accomplice with the Subject and Fork Community once more this yr and assist the Double Up Meals Bucks program with a $25,000 grant,” stated Michelle Roberts, Government Director of the Buffalo Payments Basis. “It’s our hope that residents in Niagara Falls and all through WNY that qualify for SNAP advantages register and take part within the Double Up Meals Bucks program to stretch their meals funds and entry wholesome, native produce whereas supporting native farmers.”
“Delivering entry to inexpensive and wholesome meals has been an ongoing problem for numerous communities throughout New York State, particularly in our metropolis facilities. By becoming a member of forces, Niagara Falls Metropolis Market, the Subject &Fork Community, and the Buffalo Payments Basis are serving to residents in these communities entry an unimaginable choice of wholesome and scrumptious vegetables and fruit -much of which is grown by farmers proper right here in Western New York. It is a fantastic collaboration, and I applaud all of the companions concerned in making this attainable,” stated Senator Robert Ortt.
“Because of the Double Up Meals Bucks program, now Niagara Falls residents can obtain a dollar-for-dollar match on fruit & vegetable purchases. Meaning rather more wholesome meals for the household. I wish to thank the Niagara Falls Native Meals Motion Plan, the Metropolis of Niagara Falls, and the Metropolis Marketplace for their excellent teamwork to convey this program to our neighborhood.”
– Assemblyman Angelo Morinello
“With the launch of the Double Up Meals Bucks program on the Niagara Falls Metropolis Market, our households and neighbors may have speedy and inexpensive entry to wholesome, recent meals,” stated Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino. “This collaboration will probably be instrumental in guaranteeing all members of our neighborhood have the chance to buy nutritious, domestically produced meals proper of their neighborhood.
“With the ability to eat properly is a key issue to enhancing coronary heart and mind well being, and we’re seeing now greater than ever how important good well being is,” stated Jason Stulb, government director of the American Coronary heart Affiliation within the Buffalo/Niagara area. “We’ve been advocating for funding for Double Up Meals Bucks on the native and state degree in order that extra individuals can have entry to much more wholesome meals. We’re proud to work with Subject and Fork Community as they implement packages throughout the state, and are glad to see that the Niagara Falls Metropolis Market is now accepting Double Up Meals Bucks.”
The Niagara Falls Metropolis Market is open to the general public from 8 am – 3 pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. SNAP & Double Up Meals Bucks are accepted 10 am – 2 pm.For a whole record of taking part Double Up websites and hours of operation, go to www.doubleupnys.com/areas.
