US EditionB.C. Agriculture Minister Touts Farm Market Program Bringing Fresh Food to Hungry
- B.C. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham discussed the B.C. Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program at the Island Roots Farmers' Market in Nanaimo, promoting local farm products and nutritional access for families in need.
- The program has received $4.25 million in funding this year from the B.C. Health Ministry, aiming to provide $27 in weekly coupons for eligible households.
- The program serves over 8,500 households across more than 90 communities, with new markets like Bella Coola joining this year.
- B.C. Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Sheila Malcolmson emphasized that the funding will help provide nutritious food for low-income individuals and families while supporting local agriculture.
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