Episode Details

Virginia Community Food Connections Executive Director Candice Armstrong talks about the organization’s work connecting families with healthy local food while supporting area farmers. At the Farmer’s Market, shoppers using EBT can visit the Market Tokens tent to swipe their card and receive matching tokens for free fresh food each week. The program provides up to $30 in additional tokens that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from participating vendors, helping families stretch their food budgets while improving access to healthy meals. Armstrong also highlights the Farm to Pantry program, which partners with local farms to donate surplus produce to food pantries and community organizations.  virginiacfc.org