The Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program provides access to healthy, nutrient dense foods for families and individuals on Denman Island.
The registrations for our 2023 Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program is now open!
If you meet one or more of the following criteria you are welcome to sign up for our 2023 program. Low income seniors, pregnant people, and families with dependent children (especially under the age of 5) are eligible. If you fall into one of the above categories, and self-identify as low-income or face barriers such as isolation, this program could be a fit for you.
Participants will get $27 per week for 16 weeks to spend on fruit, veggies, eggs, meat, dairy, nuts and honey. Coupons can be used as early as June 5th until December 18th at the Farmers’ market.
Participant selection and orientation will take place by June 1st. Places are limited, so please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested in signing up.
To apply for this program, please fill in this form. Forms are also available at the Hub, and you can call us at 250-335-2058 or email us at dices.communityprograms@gmail.com for more information.
What is the Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program?
- This program is a healthy eating initiative that supports farmers’ markets and strengthens food security across British Columbia.
- It provides coupons that can be spent at Denman Island farmers’ markets to purchase vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs, dairy, cut herbs, meat and fish.
- The program prioritizes seniors, pregnant woman, and families with children under the age of 5; it is inclusive of families with children 5-18 when possible.
- If you fall into one of the above categories, self identify as low-income or face barriers such as isolation, this program could be a fit for you
- Participants will get $27 per week for 16 weeks to spend on fruit, veggies, eggs, fresh herbs, vegetable/fruit plants, meat, nuts and honey.
- The program starts on June 5th and will run until December 18th.
- Redeeming coupons is easy! Just treat them like cash at your favourite stalls at the farmers market.
This program is delivered by the BC Farmers Market Association, with financial support from the province of British Columbia. On Denman, the program is being jointly coordinated by the GPA and us, DICES.