Food resources

9.17.2008 Collaborative Meeting
Resource Sharing
How to get patients voucher coupons for farmer’s markets: http://www.mass.gov/agr/markets/farmersmarkets/coupons.htmhttp://www.mass.gov/agr/markets/farmersmarkets/resources_consumers.htm
List of farmer’s markets in the state:
http://www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/farmers_markets.htm
Food Bank of Western MA:
http://www.foodbankwma.org/assistance.htm
Food Bank of Western MA benefits resource:
http://www.foodbankwma.org/assistance_files/BENEFITS%20HANDOUT.pdf
Boston Resources:
http://www.bostonresourcenet.org/assistance/food.htm
http://www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP2/meals4.cfm
http://www.gbfb.org/programs/index.cfm

Relevant Articles
Top Ten Barriers to Organic and Local Food Access for Low-Income Individuals
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_11228.cfm
Farmer’s, Low-Income Residents Benefit from Coupons for Fresh Produce: http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/business_news/x1311851283/Farmers-low-income-residents-benefit-from-coupons-for-fresh-produce