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4 people are interested
Food Assistance Programs volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Chelsea Farmers Market
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4 people are interested
The 5 Healthy Towns farmers markets (Chelsea, Grass Lake, Dexter, Stockbridge and Manchester) are expanding our food assistance programs, aimed at making our markets’ products more affordable to those with lower income. Our goal is to be able to accept SNAP/bridge cards at most of the markets, and then implement Double Up Food Bucks - a program that double’s a SNAP participant’s money for FREE to spend at the farmers market on fruits and vegetables. WE NEED HELP to make this possible. We are looking for a volunteer available throughout the summer May - October who would be able to assist with these programs during market on Tuesday afternoons, 2-6 pm, or Saturdays 8 am - 1 pm. Please contact Stephanie at (616) 734-9123 or at coordinator@chelseafarmersmkt.org if interested.
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About Chelsea Farmers Market
Location:
1515 Commerce Park Dr., Chelsea, MI 48118, US
Mission Statement
The farmers market will cultivate a commitment to quality local products and produce in a pleasant, easily accessible location by offering goods that will enrich our community through environmentally conscious and healthy food choices, social exchange and economic growth.
Description
The Chelsea Farmers Market and Bushel Basket Markets have provided quality products from fresh produce to hand-made crafts to the City of Chelsea and surrounding communities for over 20 years. There are many opportunities to increase the strength, diversity and educational opportunities that the markets can offer, so we can continue our role as business incubator for new craft and food business owners in this community. We provide economic stimulus to the community through grant dollars, training for vendors and marketing for these great local businesses, and recruiting new businesses to join our market and improve the variety and diversity of what we offer. Markets take place Wednesdays on the corner of M52 and Old US 12 from 2-6pm and Saturdays in the municipal lot on Park St. from 8am-1pm May - October, and in the winter months - location TBD.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3233 Alpine StDexter, MI 48130
DATE POSTED
January 6, 2017
SKILLS
- Program Management
- Transactions
- Nutrition
- Healthcare
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- May - October, Sat 8 am - 1 pm OR Tues 2-6 pm