Summer Means Farmers Markets

Mmmmm....
The sun is finally out and it's grilling season (or for me, pretend grilling on the stove). Whatever your method of cooking food in the summer, we all know fresh fruit and veggies are irresistible.

So I venture into my local farmer's market, yum. Fresh greens, homemade breads and my favorite (especially for warm weather), ice cream. BUT, all of the veggies and fruit are priced higher than the grocery stores, and all I want is to do my part to buy local (and eat delicious food). No worries! Most farmer's markets take EBT cards now! Even the nationally known Pike Place Market takes EBT!

Here's a list of just a few of the Seattle Area farmer's markets that take EBT:
Broadway (Sundays, 11am - 3pm, May 9 through Dec 19, 2010)10th Ave E and E Thomas, behind the Broadway B of A on Capitol Hill
Columbia City (Wednesdays, 3pm - 7pm, April 28 through Oct 20, 2010)4801 Rainier Ave S, at S Edmunds
Lake City (Thursdays, 3pm - 7pm, June 3 through Oct 7, 2010)NE 125th and 28th NE, next to the Library off Lake City Way
Magnolia (Saturdays, 10am - 2pm, June 5 through Sept 25, 2010)Next to the Magnolia Community Center at 2550 34th Ave W
Phinney (Fridays, 3pm - 7pm, May 28 through October 1, 2010)67th and Phinney Ave N, in the lower lot of the Phinney Neighborhood Center
University District (Saturdays, 9am - 2pm, Year-round)Corner of 50th and University Way NE, in the University Heights lot
West Seattle (Sundays, 10am - 2pm, Year-round)California Ave SW & SW Alaska, in the heart of the Junction

There are more markets out there that take EBT, just ask.
It is important to note that some markets have a token system where you swipe your EBT card at the market center and then get tokens to spend at each booth.

Give it a try. Treat yourself to some fresh local yumminess.