Partnerships and cooperation are the key to successful communities. Pendleton Farmers Market (PFM) is elated to partner with the Umatilla County Public Health Department to help increase the ability of SNAP clients to make fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruits part of their regular diet.

The Public Health Department has provided PFM with a second $2,000 grant, the first was awarded at the start of the market season, to increase the buying power of individuals and families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits. PFM will provide up to a $15 match to SNAP clients who purchase PFM tokens at the Friday market.

Thanks to the generosity of Public Health, PFM expects to continue the SNAP match through this market season. That’s good news for SNAP clients, PFM vendors and the greater Pendleton community.

Hal McCune, president

Pendleton Farmers Market