Many Americans experience obstacles that make it difficult to afford and sustain a nutritious diet, and SNAP/EBT (formerly food stamps) is a resource to help people in these challenging positions do exactly that. SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is available all across the United States, and it helps increase access to healthy food for families and individuals throughout Arizona. SNAP recipients can bring home even more healthy, fresh, locally-grown produce with the Double Up Food Bucks Arizona program. If you are in need of nutrition assistance, here are a few tips to help get started:
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October is National Farm to School Month, and everyone can celebrate it! Farm to School is a national movement that helps connect kids to healthy, local foods while also supporting local farmers and building communities. From taste tests in the cafeteria and nutrition education activities in the classroom, to farm visits and school garden harvest parties, more than 42,000 schools participate in Farm to School efforts. Check out the video below to learn more about Farm to School in Arizona and across the country! Farmers markets are so much more than a place to buy food – they also help cultivate strong community bonds and provide a space for community members to stay active and engaged. Markets all over Arizona have activities, events, and resources to get your family involved! Here are a few activities coming up at local Double Up markets: To celebrate National Farmers Market Week, we’re looking back at some of our favorite Double Up Food Bucks stories! The videos below highlight just a few of our favorite moments we’ve had at Arizona farmers markets.
Don’t let the warm weather stop you from celebrating National Picnic Month! National Picnic Month encourages you to get out and celebrate the beautiful outdoors while enjoying great food.
Double Up on fruits and veggies at your local farmers market, then get outside with your family and friends to enjoy a delicious meal and wonderful sights. Check out this graphic for tips on how to have a perfect picnic, and share your pictures with us with the #NationalPicnicMonth hashtag on Facebook and Twitter. Los pimentones, cebollas, melones y elotes están de temporada aquí en Arizona. Todos estos ingredientes son maravillosos para hacer salsa, que puede condimentar cualquier plato de verano. Doblete sus destrezas para hacer salsa y pruebe estas recetas. Usted puede encontrar todos estos ingredientes y más en su mercado de agricultores local!
Peppers, onions, melons and corn are all in season here in Arizona. All of these ingredients are great for making salsa, which can spice up any summer dish. Double up on your salsa making skills and try these delicious recipes. You can find all of these ingredients and more at your favorite local farmers market!
Alguna vez te haz preguntado cómo incorporar ciertas frutas y verduras en sus platillos? O como es que su granjero local cultiva sus frutas y verduras? Si es asi, preguntale a su agricultor local! Parte de comprar lo doble de frutas y verduras envuelve llegar a conocer a sus granjeros locales para asegurar que reciba lo mejor por su dinero que gasta en alimento. Aquí hay algunas de las preguntas que puede hacer durante su siguiente visita al mercado de agricultores:
Have you ever wondered how to incorporate certain fruits and vegetables into meals? Or how your local produce is grown? If so, ask a local farmer! Part of doubling up on your produce involves getting to know the local farmers to ensure you are getting the best bang for your food buck. Here are some of the questions to ask during your next visit to the farmers market:
Conozca a sus granjeros, negocios, gerentes de mercado y más en nuestra serie “Voces de los Mercados de Agricultura de Arizona!” Esta semana platicamos con Catalina del Centro Comunitario de Aprendizaje de Orchard en el Mercado de Agricultura de Maryvale en El Oso Park. Pare en el mercado cada Sábado por la mañana para conocer a los granjeros, conectar con la comunidad y comprar el doble de frutas y verduras crecidos localmente.
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