BOISE, Idaho — After a showing that exceeded expectations at last week's Boise Farmers Market , event organizers are extending their $40 vouchers for SNAP recipients through the end of November.
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They say the hope is to distribute $20,000 each Saturday between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for anyone who displays a SNAP benefits card at their "Double-Up Food Bucks" booth.
Boise Farmers Market
Those interested in supporting this charitable cause can donate by texting "BFMSnapGap” to 44-322.
Last weekend, the Boise Farmers Market distributed nearly $22k to SNAP recipients Boise Farmers Market distributes $21K to fill SNAP gap

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