JAMESTOWN - The effects of the partial federal government shutdown - now in its 32nd day - are starting to be felt locally. As WRFA reported last week, some 500 families across the 23rd Congressional District, which includes all of Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Farmers Markets Will be Able to Use SNAP Benefit Software for An Extra Month Before Service Ends
JAMESTOWN - Food stamp recipients in Jamestown will have at least another month to use their benefits to purchase items at the weekly Jamestown Public Market. Earlier this month, WRFA reported that the Novo Dia Group said it will end its service … [Read more...]
Company’s Decision to Stop Processing SNAP Benefits at Farmers Markets Could Impact Jamestown
"We are remaining optimistic that service will not be interrupted and we will continue to accept SNAP benefits at our market." - Linnea Carlson, Jamestown Public Market Manager JAMESTOWN - Some food stamp recipients across the country– including the … [Read more...]