Jamestown Farmers' Market Receives $1,500 Grant to Expand EBT/SNAP Program

Posted By: Jamie Dickerman
August 20, 2024 @ 9:27 am
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The Jamestown Community Foundation recently awarded a $1,500 grant to the Jamestown Cooperative Farmers’ Market. Front from left: Barb Lang, Community Foundation board; Kristi Wirrenga, Kay Eagleson, Arnie Falk, Tim Geinert, Cliff Diemert, Lindsey Steinmetz and Caitlin Steinmetz, all Farmers’ Market vendors; back from left: Gerry D’Amour, Market vendor; Paulette Ritter, Kirk Heim and Joan Morris, all Community Foundation board members. (Photo Submitted)

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Community Foundation has awarded a $1,500 grant to the Jamestown Cooperative Farmers’ Market Association to support the implementation of an EBT/SNAP program for eligible citizens, a media release states. The grant will also fund a “double your money” bonus for the first $10 spent by clients using EBT cards during the 2024 market season.

The Jamestown Farmers’ Market, held at the Jamestown Civic Center parking lot, has been a summer and fall staple in the community for years. The market operates on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, showcasing goods from 11 area vendors.

Over time, the market has expanded its offerings to include fresh produce, grass-fed beef, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, fresh-cut flowers, breads, bagels, and mushrooms. Organizers encourage early shopping, as the items are popular and tend to sell out quickly.

For more information about the Jamestown Community Foundation or its grant programs, visit www.ndcf.net and select the Jamestown Community Foundation page. Donations to the foundation can be mailed to P.O. Box 2004, Jamestown, ND 58402. Interested parties may also contact Barb Lang at 701-320-4570.