The
Farmers Market Nutrition and
Coupon Pilot Project
The food security institute
participated in this new project spearheaded by the BC Association
of Farmers’ Markets which provided low-income families
with coupons to use at the local farmers market. The participants
of this project met twice a month for a community kitchen
where they learnt valuable cooking and nutrition skills.
The Farmers' Market Nutrition and Coupon Pilot Project is
about:
• Promoting the health of BC families by providing low-income
pregnant women and low-income families an opportunity to buy
fresh BC-produced farm products.
• Supporting our local farmers.
• Increasing the sale of fresh, BC-grown farm products
at farmers' markets.
• Assisting coupon recipient families to buy directly
from BC farmers in a family-friendly setting. |
