September Local Food Benefit Programs for Veterans in New Hampshire
Organizations across New Hampshire are celebrating and supporting veterans by providing local food benefit programs all September long. Learn about two programs below and find a participating farmers' market below!.
Veteran Appreciation Month with Cheshire County Conservation District
Each September, the Cheshire County Conservation District partners with local farmers' markets to celebrate Cheshire County Veterans! Each weekend in September, Cheshire County Veterans can receive one $20 voucher to purchase food items from participating farmers' markets.
Cheshire County Veterans receive a $20 each weekend at a farmers' market of their choice! The goal of this program is to show our gratitude and appreciation to service members for protecting our freedoms, and to expand markets for farmers. LEARN MORe
Vouchers for Veterans
The mission of Vouchers for Veterans is to show recognition and gratitude to Veterans living in New Hampshire and Maine primarily by providing them with vouchers to purchase locally grown and prepared food directly from farmers and growers at local farmers markets. Find Vouchers for Veterans at participating farmers markets in September, as well as indoor Winter Farmers Markets from November through April. At September Farmers Markets, Veterans may receive $20 vouchers once a week between Sunday and Saturday. At the Winter Farmers Markets from November through April, Veterans may receive $20 in vouchers at all of the participating Markets.
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