$12 million earmarked for BC Association of Farmers’ Market’s coupon program
access to locally grown food for lower-income British Columbians, people who are pregnant, Elders and seniors is on its way.“Our government continues to support the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program, which is widely supported across the province,” Adrian Dix said, B.C.’s Minister of Health.
Eligible recipients will receive $27 of coupons per week for 16 weeks to help them purchase local food, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs, dairy, herbs, vegetable and fruit plants, meat and fish, according to the province. That’s a $6 increase from the $21 per week in 2021.B.C. government upgrades Burnaby Hospital while others face closures
“By supporting increased participation in the program for those who need it most, we are helping more people become food secure while also strengthening our provincial food system and local food economies,” Lana Popham said, B.C.’s Minister of Agriculture and Food. The coupon program will run from June 4 until Dec. 18 at participating farmers’ markets in approximately 92 communities.
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