Shoppin' away in Vega-meat-aville
By Tom Peterson
The Dalles, July 1, 2023 - Early bird gets the rainbow chard.
The Dalles Farmers’Shoppin' away in Vega-meat-aville Market was abuzz this morning at 9:30 a.m. as vendors stacked tables with fresh vegetables, meat choices and lots of art.
The Market is located at City Park at 5th and Union streets and runs until 1 p.m. today, July 1.
Ted Horowitz put the score to the event on his keyboard knocking out a little Waistin’ Away in Margaritaville. by Jimmy Buffet.
Perfect vibe on a perfect scene.
Locals met friends and neighbors and stocked up on their day off and supported farmers making sure locals are fueling up on delicious nutritious and ambitious delectables grown in the region.
SNAP users get a great deal
“You can double up Food Bucks and Market Match at The Dalles Farmers’ Market: we will match your SNAP/EBT dollars up to $30,” according to their website. “That means when you run your EBT card for at least $20 at the Manager booth you will receive $20 in SNAP tokens, plus $20 in Double Up Food Bucks and $10 in Market Match tokens. Buy $50 of groceries for the price of $20! Double Up Food Bucks can purchase fresh, frozen, or dried fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, beans, nuts, and edible plant starts without added salts, sugars, or oils. Market Match tokens are used for SNAP-eligible foods.”