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A
new farmers' market opened at 45 Rock Street on August 9, 2016 in the
lobby of Greater Fall River Re-Creation
headquarters. Partners Market Manager Annemarie Holly was on hand to
welcome shoppers along with Receptionist Gillian Martin as people enter
the building. Produce from Skinny
Dip Farm in Little Compton and others was available, including
cucumbers, squash, cherry tomatoes, and onions offered at very reasonable
prices. While quantities were limited, shoppers could use farmers' market
coupons or SNAP
benefits along with Partners
Farmers' Market tokens. The
Coupon Program for Elders is funded by the
Massachusetts Department of
Agricultural Resources and coupons were made available to elders at least 60 years of age, who have
limited income, through Bristol Elder Services, Inc.
Other markets that accept the coupons are
at Kennedy Park
and Ruggles
Park, as well as other markets around the
state.
The
goals of the program are to encourage
recipients to eat more locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables, to
promote more overall consumption of fresh produce, and to promote
Massachusetts agriculture. Click
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(Top row) Partners Market Manager Annemarie Holly shows the small refrigerator that keeps the produce cold until it's sold. (Middle row) Greater Fall River Re-Creation Receptionist Gillian Martin is available from noon to 6:00 p.m. every weekday to accept payment for the produce. (Bottom row) Ms. Holly shows the produce to a customer who was impressed with the low prices. |
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