date:Mar 07, 2013
A pilot project this summer will aim to put more locally-grown fruits and vegetables on the plates of thousands of Minnesotans.
The Department of Human Services is partnering with the Minnesota Grocers Association and Minnesota Grown to encourage healthy eating for food stamp recipients. Beginning in June, customers at participating grocery stores can request a $5 coupon toward their next produce purchase when they pay using an electronic benefit transfer card. The stores will be announced late