This Legislative Session will have a big impact on those facing hunger in MT. That’s why Grow Montana is supporting the Bill Number that urges state investment in the Double SNAP Dollars Program that provides an opportunity to SNAP recipients to purchase more fruits and vegetables from local producers. You can read about the bill HERE.
22 Farmers Markets participated in the Double SNAP Dollars program in 2020! That is over a third of the farmers markets in the state! Grocery stores, farm stands, and CSA’s are also eligible to participate in Double SNAP Dollars as long as they are a SNAP certified establishment. Since 2015, over 6,000 customers have been served leading to increased fresh fruit and vegetable consumption and $440,000 has been spent on local foods, boosting Montana Farmers’ Income. Double SNAP Dollars is an important program that helps increase healthy food choices and supports the local Montana agriculture and small farms. This is why Grow Montana is supportive of this bill. To learn more about Double SNAP Dollars visit www.doubledollarsmt.com
Since 2005, Grow Montana has advocated for changes in state policies that would strengthen Montana’s food and agriculture economies. The coalition has since led projects on food systems research, producing education materials, and stewarded policy change to support Montana’s food producers.
