Greaux the Good Secures Third Year of State Funding
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Greaux the Good Secures Third Year of State Funding
Louisiana legislature strengthens support for Louisiana farmers and families with ACT 776, a third year of state funding to help Greaux the Good reach more communities across the state. Greaux the Good funds nutrition incentive programs (SNAP/FMNP) at farmers markets, farm stands, and eligible direct-to-consumer food purveyors across Louisiana.
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July 1, 2024 - With the executive approval of ACT 776, Greaux the Good will receive its third year of funding with an allocation in the 2024-2025 state fiscal budget in the amount of $1,000,000. Sincere appreciation to Representative McFarland, the co-sponsors, and the state legislators for their unwavering support of Greaux the Good. Their investment in farmers and families has been instrumental in this program’s mission to make a positive impact across communities in Louisiana.
Greaux the Good continues to equip and empower families to purchase more fresh, local, and healthy foods while generating more business for local farmers and qualified food businesses. Operated by Market Umbrella, a non-profit based in New Orleans, that operates the Crescent City Farmers Markets and several other fresh food access programs, Greaux the Good supports nutrition incentive programs at farmers markets, farm stands, and eligible direct-to-consumer food purveyors across the state. Shoppers who use SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and FMNP (Farmers Market Nutrition Program) benefits are able to maximize their dollars through Greaux the Good.
Greaux the Good currently has sixteen (16) partners statewide and seeks to grow its network. Current partner locations and their participating nutrition incentive programs include:
SNAP Programs:
Camellia City Farmers Market in Slidell
German Coast Farmers Markets in Destrehan & Luling
Shreveport Farmers’ Market
FMNP Programs:
Berry Town Produce in Hammond & Ponchatoula
Big Daddy Farms in West Monroe
Estes Farms in Ruston
SNAP & FMNP Programs:
Alexandria Farmers Market
Armstrong Farms in Bastrop
Boyce Farmers Market
Crescent City Farmers Markets in New Orleans
Fightingville Fresh Market in Lafayette
Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market
Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market
Red Stick Farmers Markets in Baton Rouge
St. Helena Farmers Market in Greensburg
Stelly's Organic Farm in Lafayette
To find a partner location near you, utilize the Find a Partner Location Map page on the Greaux the Good website at www.greauxthegoodla.org/partner-locations. For additional details and nutrition incentive program specifications, please visit www.greauxthegoodla.org/partners.
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About Market Umbrella & The Crescent City Farmers Market
Market Umbrella is the nonprofit parent organization for the Crescent City Farmers Market, celebrating over 25 years of serving the greater New Orleans area. Market Umbrella works to directly connect New Orleans consumers with regional farmers, fishers, and food producers; provides community education related to nutrition and healthy eating; and offers a robust array of food access programs. Market Umbrella’s work supports Southeast Louisiana foodways and culture, serves as a small business incubator and supporter of the local economy, and provides food access programs to help all New Orleanians have greater access to fresh, local foods. The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly farmers markets in the New Orleans area, hosting over 70 local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 100,000 shoppers annually. For information, visit www.marketumbrella.org or call (504) 861-4488. Facebook: Crescent City Farmers Market / Instagram: @crescentcityfarmersmkt
