Voices of Double Up in America
We sat down with some of the families, farmers, market managers, store owners, and others that make Double Up Food Bucks a success in Michigan and now in communities across America. Hear their stories in this series: Voices of Double Up in America.
Double Up Grows in Flint
Double Up is expanding in Flint to help more children and families get more healthy food, precisely when they need it most. From Dr. Mona to Mama Sol, and Congressman Kildee to Flint residents, hear the voices of this work.
“Double Up benefited us all.”
How this healthy food incentive program helped one family during a time of need, and in the process, changed the way they eat forever.
“So as much as it was a nutrition program for us, Double Up was also a learning program for me to be able to teach my son, ‘Hey, this is the stuff that’s going to help you stay healthier, help you feel better throughout the day.’”
Double Up Shopper
“It’s helping us make a living.”
Double Up is not only getting more healthy food to those in need, but helping a family farm makes ends meet. Hear from one Amish farmer from a small town in western Michigan.
“That’s what Double Up is all about: being able to get fresh Michigan fruits and vegetables, grown locally, that were picked within the last twenty-four hours, onto the customer’s table when they usually would not be able to afford to.”
Robert Bylstra
Owner
Green Meadow Produce
“My only regret is that we didn’t do it sooner.”
SNAP incentives can support the financial viability of many farmers markets by bringing in new customers and boosting vendor sales. Hear from one market manager on the difference this program has had for her market.
“Just having the market connects us to the community, but I think adding in Double Up multiplies that. We’re seeing a new influx of people coming to shop at the market because of Double Up.”
Carol Moody
Market Manager
Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market
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