Payments Basis helps launch this wholesome meals program in Niagara Falls
Quotes from our companions:
“The Buffalo Payments Basis is happy to companion with the Area and Fork Community once more this 12 months and help the Double Up Meals Bucks program with a $25,000 grant,” stated Michelle Roberts, Govt Director of the Buffalo Payments Basis. “It’s our hope that residents in Niagara Falls and all through WNY that qualify for SNAP advantages register and take part within the Double Up Meals Bucks program to stretch their meals price range and entry wholesome, native produce whereas supporting native farmers.”
“Delivering entry to reasonably priced and wholesome meals has been an ongoing concern for numerous communities throughout New York State, particularly in our metropolis facilities. By becoming a member of forces, Niagara Falls Metropolis Market, the Area & Fork Community, and the Buffalo Payments Basis are serving to residents in these communities entry an unbelievable number of wholesome and scrumptious fruit and veggies -much of which is grown by farmers proper right here in Western New York. This can be a great collaboration, and I applaud all of the companions concerned in making this potential,” stated Senator Robert Ortt.
“Due to the Double Up Meals Bucks program, now Niagara Falls residents can obtain a dollar-for-dollar match on fruit & vegetable purchases. Meaning far more wholesome meals for the household. I wish to thank the Niagara Falls Native Meals Motion Plan, the Metropolis of Niagara Falls, and the Metropolis Marketplace for their excellent teamwork to deliver this program to our group.”
– Assemblyman Angelo Morinello
“With the launch of the Double Up Meals Bucks program on the Niagara Falls Metropolis Market, our households and neighbors could have quick and reasonably priced entry to wholesome, recent meals,” stated Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino. “This collaboration will likely be instrumental in guaranteeing all members of our group have the chance to buy nutritious, regionally produced meals proper of their neighborhood.
“With the ability to eat effectively is a key issue to enhancing coronary heart and mind well being, and we’re seeing now greater than ever how crucial good well being is,” stated Jason Stulb, government director of the American Coronary heart Affiliation within the Buffalo/Niagara area. “We have been advocating for funding for Double Up Meals Bucks on the native and state stage in order that extra folks can have entry to much more wholesome meals. We’re proud to work with Area and Fork Community as they implement packages throughout the state , and are glad to see that the Niagara Falls Metropolis Market is now accepting Double Up Meals Bucks.”
The Niagara Falls Metropolis Market is open to the general public from 8 am – 3 pm, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. SNAP & Double Up Meals Bucks are accepted 10 am – 2 pm. For an entire listing of collaborating Double Up websites and hours of operation, go to www.doubleupnys.com/places.