Applications are now open for market managers interested in participating in the 2014 Market Manager Peer Mentor Program serving farmers markets beginning to accept SNAP Bridge Cards during the 2014 market season.
The Michigan Farmers Market Association’s (MIFMA) Food Assistance Partnership knows that one of the most powerful and impactful opportunities it can provide is an avenue for the sharing of personal experiences. Market managers repeatedly report that the most beneficial advice they receive comes from a peer who has personal experience and advice to share. The purpose of the Market Manager Peer Mentor program is to pair a market manager who is beginning to implement SNAP Bridge Card redemption at their farmers market with an experienced mentor. Mentors help mentees more swiftly overcome obstacles and solve challenges associated with this process thus allowing farmers markets to more quickly and efficiently increase access to healthy food for underserved communities.
Learn More and Apply to Receive a Mentor
Applications to receive a mentor are due April 14, 2014.
If you have questions about the program, please contact MIFMA at 517-432-3381.