Sunshine Farmers Market in Kapaa. Daniel Lane photo
Malama Kauai, in partnership with the County of Kauai’s Office of Economic Development, will provide access for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to shop at select Kauai sunshine markets through their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system starting on Monday, July 7, 2014.
SNAP participants will be able to exchange funds from their EBT card for “Kauai Cash” tokens which will allow them to purchase eligible food items at authorized vendor booths identified with an “EBT Tokens Accepted Here” sign at their booth. These tokens serve as the official form of currency for purchases within the program. All others, including the former wooden ones, will not be accepted. Look for the “Get Your Tokens Here” sign identifying the Malama Kauai EBT booth at the following markets: Continue Reading →
