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SNAP/EBT Cards Get an Extra Boost at Medford Farmers Market

Subsidized food purchasing will be available at the market, with a bonus.

The Medford Farmers Market accept payments from state subsidized food-buying cards this year, with a little kicker.

Through a grant from Medford Health Matters, individuals on the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive up to a $20 match on any purchases from the market, according to a press release from health matters.

The grant is funded by Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge; the money aims to promote and support health-related community projects, the release said.

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The market's season kicks off Thursday, June 7 at a new location behind City Hall.

More information on the market can be found on its website.

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