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Farmers’ markets, and the fresh, locally grown food available there can be inaccessible to individuals and families who leverage food assistance programs

FAM helps to bridge the financial gap in a way that also creates community connections amongst an economically diverse population.

HOW IT WORKS

FAM patrons come to the farmers market and pick out their items from eligible vendors.

After identifying themselves as a FAM patron, the customer receives a receipt for their items.

FAM patrons process all of their transactions at a central location, where the match is applied.

Volunteers retrieve the purchased goods from the vendors and bring them to the FAM patron.

Vendors are reimbursed for the total amount purchased.

2024 IMPACT REPORT

Through the power of community support, Food Assistance Match helped provide over $119,000 in fresh, local food to neighbors in need in 2024. Our 2024 Impact Report showcases how farmers markets, local growers, and generous supporters like you are creating a more resilient food system in southwestern Pennsylvania. Every matched dollar strengthens families, supports local agriculture, and builds lasting community connections.

LATEST NEWS

FAM Receives $9,000 Grant from Whole Cities Foundation

We are thrilled to share that Food Assistance Match has been awarded a $9,000 grant from the Whole Cities Foundation as part of their 2024-2025 Community First Grants Program! This incredible support will help us continue expanding access to fresh, healthy food in underserved communities.

Food Assistance Match Featured on KDKA News!

We’re excited to share that KDKA News recently featured Food Assistance Match and our mission to fight food insecurity. Watch the segment to see how we’re helping families access fresh, healthy food while supporting local farmers.

Unbounded Appreciation:
Thank You to Our Supporters

"FAM is an incredible program for the customer and the market vendor. It allows customers who may not normally shop at a farmers market to shop for and buy local goods. Haffey Family Farm has been a participating vendor at the Bellevue Market since 2021. As a result of the program, our customer base has grown tremendously! FAM has also helped us support small businesses and buy local products that we may not have bought prior. We’re excited to now have it at the Cranberry Township Farmers Market!"

"Our farmers market is a community nexus where people who live near each other have the opportunity to meet together. FAM helps us foster connectedness and supports our mission to make the market a place for all community members."

" For me, it feels like such an accomplishment to bring this program to the community where I live. One of my favorite memories of attending the market is seeing parents shop with their kids using the FAM program. Seeing parents who are able to stretch their dollar further and provide those same memories for their children shopping at the market is something that will always stay with me."