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Hurricane Season: How Can You Be Prepared?
Enjoy Fresh Fruit All Year Long
How To Preserve Strawberries As strawberry season comes to a close, you may be wondering how to continue enjoying this delicious fruit! Many fruits and vegetables can be preserved so[…] Read More
Developing a Food Spending Plan
This is the second blog in a series about budgeting. If you haven’t read the first post yet, please take some time to read Developing a Household Budget. This current[…] Read More
Community Food Resources
Developing a Household Budget
Are you ever surprised by how much you spent at the grocery store because you picked up a few extra items? If you don’t adjust your future shopping trips, you[…] Read More
Planning = Savings: Tips to Save More at the Grocery Store
There are times where your weekly trips to the grocery store may feel like a challenge and a chore, especially when factoring in a busy schedule and tight budget. Whether[…] Read More
How to Use Your EBT at the Farmers’ Market
Many farmers’ markets now accept SNAP/FNS Benefits. Using your EBT card to purchase fresh foods at the farmers’ market is not only easy, but it’s a great way to save money and support your community.
Below is a short video on how to use your EBT card to purchase fresh, local foods at a participating farmers’ market.
Grow an Indoor Herb Garden with SNAP
Buying fresh herbs doesn’t always fit into my budget, so I decided to grow my own instead! A wide variety of herbs can grow inside your home, for very little money. Did you know that you can use your FNS/SNAP benefits to start your indoor herb garden?
