Resources for Eastern Market Community that needs food assistance:


​Community Account for use primarily at Eastern Market
HOW TO USE our Community Account (only at Lake Divide Farm’s Stand)
  • No proof requirement
  • Look for the Community Account Sign
  • Select what you need
  • $20 limit per person, with some exceptions.
  • Say to the person checking you out “I am using the Community Account”
  • Available as long as there is a balance in the Community Account.
 
Additionally:
  • We accept Cash Value Benefits at our Eastern Market stand
  • We accept Produce connection. The program runs until November 11th. (this week is the last week)

Details about what Lake Divide Farm is doing to increase food security:

Community Account, primarily for our Eastern Market Customers
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We created a "Community Account" that people affected by the SNAP pause can use through our Declining Balance Farm Account Model.
  • This will be available to people that need food assistance without a proof requirement. 
  • People can select what they need from the market tables and we will deduct the cost from the Community Account balance.
  • There will be a $20 limit per person, with some exceptions.
  • We started the account with $150 so there is no break in food availability. 
  • Lake Divide will match donations. Donations are most easily done at market but can be done online as well.
  • Our goal is to have $150/week available to Eastern Market community members that need it. 
 
Additional information about the Community Account:
  • We will include the Community Account balance in all newsletters
  • The balance is available starting November 1st 
  • We will put up a sign to invite people affected by the SNAP pause to inquire about the account.
  • We will have a print out about the Community Account so prospective contributors have something to look at and consider. 
  • All funds acquired this way will be used to distribute food to food insecure people, either through the community account or if the pause ends and it makes more sense, directly to food pantries/food banks

How it works:

Want to help:
  • Please contribute to our Community Account. this is best done at market. If you know you are going to contribute, please email me so I can match your contribution in advance
  • Share this plan with others
  • Check on people in your community!

We accept Cash Value Benefits at our Eastern Market stand

We accept Produce connection. The program runs until November 11th. 

Stockbridge Community Outreach Project continues

Additional Resources Food Resources:

  • Remaining balance on Bridge card can be turned into double up food bucks
    • CAP LIFTED on Double up Food Bucks
      • The program has also lifted the daily earning cap of $20 per day. Previously, shoppers could buy fresh fruits and vegetables from participating locations, up to $20 daily, and get matched dollar for dollar to double their purchasing power. Now, the match limit is unlimited.
        • If you have $50 left on your bridge card, you can get an additional $50 in food.
    • Effective November 1st
    • NO EXPIRATION
      • The Fair Food Network has lifted a 90-day limit for shoppers to use their Double Up Food Bucks meaning there’s no expiration.
    • Shoppers can now use their Double Up Bucks to buy frozen fruits and vegetables without added sugar, salt and oil.
    • For more information about the Double Up Food Bucks program, go to doubleupfoodbucks.org/. Call the program’s hotline at 866-586-2796 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday) for questions. Find a participating location at DoubleUpFoodBucks.org/find-a-location.
  • SNAP participants should contact their local MDHHS office if they have questions about their SNAP benefits or check MI Bridges for updates.

To find additional resources:

Resources for people that want to help: