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SNAP 2 It!

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Description

The SNAP 2 It! program helps SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) participants buy healthy local produce by providing "matching dollars" when individuals use their SNAP benefits at the farmers market. The matching dollars make local, healthy food more affordable and also extend SNAP benefits.

Goal / Mission

The program aims to increase the consumption of local, healthy fruits and vegetables in SNAP participants.

Results / Accomplishments

SNAP 2 It! raised $3500 for the program in 2014 and has applied for the FINIP USDA grant with the Wholesome Wave Foundation for 2015-2017.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
St. Louis Farmers Market Association and Old North St. Louis Restoration Group
Primary Contact
Brian DeSmet
(314) 323-8910
farmersmarket@schlafly.com
http://schlaflyfarmersmarket.com/snap-2-it-program...
Topics
Health / Physical Activity
Economy / Poverty
Economy / Government Assistance
Organization(s)
St. Louis Farmers Market Association and Old North St. Louis Restoration Group
Source
Wholesome Wave Foundation
Date of implementation
9/1/2014
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Additional Audience
low-income
Submitted By
Brian DeSmet, Schlafly Farmers Market

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A Good Idea meets the following HCI criteria:

  1. The program description includes: the sponsoring organization, program goals, program funding source, program implementation steps and outcomes.
  2. The program evaluation is limited to descriptive measure(s) of success/accomplishment (i.e., program participation rates, number of services/education sessions/radio messages provided). Note: oftentimes, the program has been newly implemented and a program evaluation has not yet been conducted. Programs that have not yet been evaluated, but which show promise in improving health or quality of life, are classified as Good Ideas until an evaluation is conducted.