Summary
A $51,000 Fair Food Network grant lets SNAP recipients double their food dollars for fresh, local produce at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market — a 16-year partnership recommended for Council acceptance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
No city cost — the $51,000 grant supports the program and no city funds are required.
SNAP/EBT recipients get double purchasing power for healthy local food, and local farmers gain customers.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — October 5, 2026
Council approved a $416,829 plan with Market Ventures to reimagine the market after COVID-era changes and building demolition; a vendor advocate urged basic fixes like bathrooms.
Park Advisory Commission — June 16, 2026
A $51,000 Fair Food Network grant lets SNAP recipients double their food dollars for fresh, local produce at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market — a 16-year partnership recommended for Council acceptance.
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