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1 person is interested
Overton Park Farmers Market
ORGANIZATION: AARP Foundation
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1 person is interested
AARP Foundation is implementing Fre$h Savings, a new SNAP incentive and nutrition education program at farmers’ markets in Tennessee.
The Fre$h Savings program will encourage SNAP consumers to purchase more fruits and vegetables with their SNAP benefits by offering matching incentives.
Volunteer responsibilies:
Help implement Fre$h Savings at your local farmers’ market during the market’s operating hours.
This includes greeting SNAP consumers, answering questions, distributing and redeeming incentive tokens, and helping with data reporting.
Plus getting to know your local market’s vendors who will be accepting the SNAP incentives.
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About AARP Foundation
Location:
601 E. Street NW, Washington, DC 20049, US
Mission Statement
AARP Foundation works to ensure that low-income older adults have nutritious food, access to livable, affordable and safe housing, a steady income, and strong and sustaining bonds. We collaborate with individuals and organizations who share our commitment to innovation and our passion for problem solving. Supported by vigorous legal advocacy, we create and advance effective solutions that help struggling older adults transform their lives. AARP Foundation is the affiliated charity of AARP.
Description
AARP Foundation works to ensure that low-income vulnerable older Americans have nutritious food, affordable housing, a steady income, and strong and sustaining social bonds. We collaborate with individuals and organizations who share a commitment to innovation and our passion for problem-solving.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
389 East Parkway NorthMemphis, TN 38103
DATE POSTED
February 8, 2016
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- Nutrition
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Every Thursday from 2-6pm (2 hr shifts available)