UPDATE: This article has been edited to clarify the specifics of the Massachusetts SNAP Restaurant Program. Fall River residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can use their money for a meal
Read MoreThe city is once again working with community partners to host a series of weekly farmers’ markets that combines fresh local produce with savings for those on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Read MoreThe state legislature last week passed a $388 million dollar supplemental budget to meet the Commonwealth’s needs through the fiscal year that ends in June. And many low-income Fall River residents could see some
Read MoreState and local government officials were on hand yesterday at St. Anne’s Hospital to extoll the virtues of the three farmers’ markets held in Fall River that also provide healthy fruits and vegetables to
Read MoreThe farmers’ market season is underway in Fall River and for the third year in a row, those receiving state assistance can take advantage of free fruits and vegetables
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