Double Up Food Bucks, a project of the Fair Food Network, provides families receiving food assistance benefits with the means to purchase more fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets.

Use $20.00 from your SNAP benefits and get another $20.00 from the Double Up Food Bucks program! 

As of October 1, 2008, SNAP is the new name for the federal Food Stamp Program.  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allows you to use your Bridge card at the market!  Our Market Masters at the RED tent will swipe your Bridge card in exchange for $1.00 tokens to use on eligible food items. 
Want just $1.00?  Fine!  Want $20?  Fine! 

Naturally, fruits and veggies are eligible.  But, did you know that you can also use Bridge money for an oregano plant or a tomato plant?  Yes sir, they are part of the plan.  Buy a nice little yellow pear tomato plant at the market and grow your own at home!
For more info, click on the website below or ask one of our Market Masters.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/

Project FRESH is a program that was designed to make fresh produce available to low-income and nutritionally-at-risk consumers through Michigan's farmers' markets. The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Community Health in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Michigan State University Extension/Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and Family Nutrition Program. Women and children (ages 1-4) who are currently enrolled in the WIC program and low income senior citizens are eligible for this program.

For more information please visit:

http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5453_5527-35354--,00.html

Many vendors accept Project FRESH Coupons.  Look for their sign, or ask vendors if they accept these coupons. 

With a heart to help others and a generous spirit, Joe and Linda Wingo founded Angel Food Ministries in 1994 to provide food for friends and neighbors who were struggling financially. Today the Angel Food program now is helping provide food relief to more than 500,000 families each month. 
Hope St. John's Parish in Oscoda is the Angel Food Host Site for this area and is located on Lake Huron at the foot of Mill Street.  Orders can be mailed to Angel Food, P.O. Box 273, Oscoda, MI 48750 or placed in person at the church 

All orders now come pre-packed for your convenience.  No longer need to park in the parking lot, you can drive up to the door of the church, pick up your order and be on your way within minutes.  There are no prerequisites.  Anyone watching their budget dollars will find Angel Food offers quality as well as great savings. 

If you are seeking additional information, please call 739-7785.

Anyone can order with a credit or debit card by going to www.angelfoodministries.com