The Jamestown Farmers Market will be assisting those who receive SNAP with a $15 voucher to use at the market. Market officials said starting Saturday, November 1, anyone who presents a valid EBT card and SNAP Determination Letter will receive $15 … [Read more...]
90,000 In NY-23 Congressional District Could Lose SNAP Benefits Nov. 1
More than 90,000 people in New York’s 23rd Congressional District could lose their SNAP benefits in November due to the federal government shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul said the nearly three million residents in the state who receive federally … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market’s Season Begins Saturday
The Jamestown Farmers Market starts its season this Saturday. The market will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays now through November 22 on West Third Street between North Main and Cherry Streets. Local vendors at the market … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mobile Market Farm Share Sign-Ups Start Friday
Sign-ups for a food program that supports the Jamestown Mobile Market open this Friday. Food Access Manager Nick Weith said that the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), or farm share program, is a collaboration with farmer vendors from the … [Read more...]
County Warns of EBT Card Scam
SNAP-EBT users are being warned about a scam. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office along with the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services are reminding benefit users to NOT give your EBT card information out over the … [Read more...]
New York’s EBT System Down For Scheduled Work on Sunday, Benefits Won’t Be Accessible
If you are a New York State resident who utilizes the EBT system for access to benefits you need to be prepared. The usage of your EBT card benefits will be suspended on Sunday for a considerable amount of time. Many people use their Sunday … [Read more...]
Double Up Food Bucks Program Receives $2 Million from NYS
New York State has appropriated $2 million for the Double Up Food Bucks program in the state. The program, ran by Field & Fork Network, gives a dollar for dollar match up to $20 a day for SNAP customers. Field & Fork Program Director … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mobile Market’s Begins Season Today
Jamestown Public Market's Mobile Market begins its season today. The Mobile Market brings fresh, local food to five sites around Jamestown on every Wednesday and Thursday through September 28. Jamestown Public Market Food Access Coordinator … [Read more...]
Sen. Majority Leader Schumer Blasts Debt Ceiling Plan Passed by House Republicans
House Republicans passed a debt ceiling hike Wednesday. Speaker Kevin McCarthy pushed his package to raise the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion through the House in a close vote. But the White House continues to say that it will not negotiate on the … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Discussed Workforce Development Concerns With Representatives in Washington D.C.
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist discussed workforce development concerns with representatives in Washington D.C. on a recent trip. Sundquist was in the nation's capitol for the National League of Cities' lobby day where he was able to meet with … [Read more...]
