Budget-Friendly Healthy Finds at

by Wanda Irish

Come on out and visit your local Tracy Farmer’s Market! Not only will you enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of your community but, you may also be able to put more wholesome food on your table for your money How, may one ask?

Use your EBT card at the market location and they will match you up to $10 per day per household. Visit the information booth to use your card to receive redeemable tokens. EBT tokens can be used for any qualifying foods including fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, popcorn, baked goods, hummus, yogurt, drinks, and more! Market Match tokens can only be used for fruits & vegetables.

This is an opportunity for families to have a greater selection of the foods they prepare and to educate their children on the value of a dollar The farmers are very knowledgeable about the food they grow and how best to prepare it for a healthy eating lifestyle. The Tracy Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, located in Downtown Tracy CA, on Central Ave., between 9th and 7th Streets. This market runs all year long, allowing you and your family to enjoy the natural season of when to eat certain fruits and vegetables. You’ll start to notice your eyes being drawn to different colors in the year, this aligns with the fruits and vegetables harvesting schedule. When you eat what is in season your body will be healthier in the long run. Quality over quantity but, with this deal, one can have both!