Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market now accepting Bridge Cards

Starting Saturday, August 24, the Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market will accept Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Bridge Cards.  This initiative, through the Rochester Downtown Development Authority, gives recipients of public assistance access to fresh, locally grown foods. “Our vendors provide fresh, local and healthy food for all of our area residents,” said Nancy Voges, DDA Marketing Coordinator.  “It makes sense that … [Read more...]