Health Bucks program receives $15,000 donation from local officials

Health Bucks serves as an incentive for New Yorkers to incorporate fresh fruit and vegetables into their daily diet.

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Aug 9, 2024, 11:57 AM

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The local program Health Bucks received more funds from Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Council Member Eric Dinowitz.

The pair donated $15,000 toward the program that gives away the $2 coupons that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets and green stands across the city.

This comes as the Department of Health announced the Bronx has the highest numbers of food insecurity in the city.

Health Bucks serves as an incentive for New Yorkers to incorporate fresh fruit and vegetables into their daily diet. For every $2 spent at a farmers market using SNAP on an EBT card, buyers can get $2 in Health Bucks up to $10 per day.

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