Farm stand next to Salvation Army.Fresh produce will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this summer every Monday and Thursday on Watchung Avenue near East Seventh Street, and qualified residents can receive vouchers for fruits and vegetables.
After a short break for the July Fourth holiday, the farm stand will now be open until Thanksgiving. While anyone can shop there, participants in the federal Women, Infants & Children nutrition program will be eligible for $20 vouchers for produce, excluding white potatoes, which are considered a starch, not a vegetable.
The program's educational component seeks to increase knowledge of nutritional values of various foods. Participants can take lessons in English or Spanish at special kiosks in the WIC office in City Hall Annex, 510 Watchung Avenue, or online at www.njwiconline.org
As a frequent buyer for several years, I can say it is a pleasure to have this opportunity. The farm stand also has flowers and one of my all-time favorites was a pot of gorgeous "wave" petunias for my topiary basket.
Pay a visit! You may find it quite useful.
--Bernice
I would so love it if this was available from 12-6...I am sure their business would jump up dramatically. Many people, such as myself, who work out of town during business hours cannot take advantage of this great thing themselves of this luxury. ( sigh )
ReplyDeleteDo they pay taxes like the store they are taking business from ??
ReplyDeletethere is no tax on produce....per any other items that may require tax, that would have to involve a comment from someone who knows the taxable items that may or may not be sold at the stand...
ReplyDeleteProperty Tax ..... the bane of New Jersey
ReplyDeleteDue to the days and hours available, I rarely get to visit the farmer's market due to my job. However, on the few trips I've been, I've been thrilled with the quality and prices!
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