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posted by Lauren Kollauf on FEB 01, 2021
Not only do low-income Iowans get access to healthy foods, but local farmers make more money, and more food dollars stay in the local economy – instead of going 1,500 miles away.
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MAY 01, 2019
Iowans facing food insecurity are now able to access free fruits and vegetables at more than 30 sites, including select farmers markets and retail grocery stores, by utilizing the Double Up Food Bucks program.
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DEC 20, 2018
Future federal funding for healthy produce incentives, such as the Double Up Food Bucks program in Iowa, is guaranteed under the new farm bill.
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AUG 02, 2018
The grant is matched with private funds bringing total project support to nearly $1 million.
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posted by Lauren Kollauf on JUL 12, 2018
Cherie Frieth's takes advantage of the Double Up Food Bucks program at the Iowa City Farmers Market and New Pioneer Food Co-op stores.
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posted by Kendrew Panyanouvong on JUN 13, 2017
Tuesday morning, Gov. Kim Reynolds highlighted the Healthiest State Initiative's program Double Up Food Bucks at her most recent press conference.
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posted by Aryn McLaren on MAY 18, 2017
Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Expands Double Up Food Bucks Program in Iowa
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posted by Aryn McLaren on MAY 11, 2017
The Historic Valley Junction Farmers Market part of program benefiting low-income families, farmers
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APR 27, 2017
Iowa's statewide healthy food incentive program, Double Up Food Bucks is kicking off the 2017 farmers market season on Wednesday May 3rd.
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JUN 28, 2016
Affordable, healthy food is now easier to buy for Iowans who receive food assistance thanks to a coordinated effort by six dedicated farmer's markets and the Healthiest State Initiative. Beginning July 1 – this Friday – each of the six participating markets will accept and pilot Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB), an incentive program sponsored by World Food Prize and other local-level sponsors.
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