In light of the ongoing government shutdown and possible delays in SNAP benefit distributions, the Jamestown Farmers Market and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church are committed to ensuring that everyone has access to fresh and local food. Starting Saturday, November 1st at the Saturday farmers market, anyone who presents a valid EBT card and SNAP Determination Letter will receive $15 in JFM Market Bucks to spend at the market. This offer also extends to unpaid and furloughed federal employees who may be facing uncertainty about pay or food access (please bring your staff ID).

While our current funding allows us to provide this support to 50 individuals per market day, with your help, we can reach even more people. Every donation expands our ability to put fresh, local food on the tables of families who need it most.

Update 10/29: We expect to people able to distribute vouchers for around 300 individuals.

The Jamestown Farmers Market will be held indoors at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (entry on 4th Street/wheelchair accessible) beginning November 1st from 9 am – 1 pm. Together, we can ensure that everyone in our community has access to fresh, nutritious food, and that our local food system remains resilient through challenging times.

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