Project Fresh, a program at Kent County’s Health Department, is working to provide Michigan-grown fruits and vegetables to some of its clients.
"Eating healthy can be expensive, and it’s hard sometimes to get fresh fruits and vegetables."
Abbey Bishop is the department’s WIC supervisor.
She says they’re providing clients of the special supplemental nutrition program (SNAP) the opportunity to get fresh fruits and vegetables from area farmers markets.
She says programs like this are very important.
"Especially in a state like Michigan where it’s not warm all year long so between the months of June and October we offer an extra 20 dollars to get fruits and vegetables from the local farmers markets.
"So, not only does it get fresh fruits and vegetables into the homes of our families but it expands the awareness and the use of the local farmers markets within the area who are promoting our local economy as well."
Project Fresh offers those who qualify a brief class about the program, nutrition and recipes.
The program runs until the end of October.
You can contact the KCHD for more information.