Accepting Food Stamps

The East Atlanta Village Farmers Market (EAVFM) is participating with a pilot program in Georgia for farmers markets to accept food stamps and offer outreach in 2008. This pilot program will provide access to fresh local food for 4,400 food stamp recipients in the 30316 zip code and expand the potential customer base for the farmers at the market.

The pilot is coordinated in partnership with the State of Georgia’s EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) office and the Southern Regional Office of the USDA, and is made possible thanks to grants made available by State Senator Nan Orrock and the East Atlanta Community Association.