More In My Basket at the Market is a farmers’ market support program developed by North Carolina State University Extension. The program provides education to introduce, instruct, and facilitate SNAP recipients interest and skill in purchasing and preparing farmers’ market produce while also acquainting them with their local farmers’ market. The goal of the program is to increase access to fresh foods, while also increasing farmer income through direct sales.
Led by Local Foods agent, Sam DeRosa, in the first part of this two part program, we will cover:- How to benefit from using EBT at the farmers' market
- Tips for shopping for produce
- What to expect at the farmers' market
- A tour of the local farmers market (Uptown Farmers Market)
- Hands on experience with EBT and double bucks programs
- Produce selection and storage tips
- Money saving tips
Sign up for session 1 here
Where: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Sugar Creek 4045 North Tryon Street, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28206 Time: 6pm-7pm
Sign up for session 2 here
Where: Uptown Farmers Market 300 South Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 Time: 10am-11am
*Participation in both sessions is not required but encouraged!We can’t wait to see you there! For more information email Sam DeRosa at sderosa@ncsu.edu
