Does your CSA accept EBT (foods stamps)?

[Anonymous]

I know that many farmers markets accept EBT as payment. But we are looking for a CSA program that will. We know it exists in other states, but in NW DC?

TIA

[Anonymous]

You live in NW DC and are on food stamps?

[Anonymous]

PP you are rude and closed minded.

OP, I know my CSA does not because they are small and the administration would be more difficult than they could manage. I hope you find one that does! And that you find good things to cook with all that kale...

[Anonymous]

07:24 is an ass.

OP, You might want to look into Clagett Farm. It looks like they don't accept EBT, but they have reduced price shares available to people who qualify for EBT

http://www.cbf.org/page.aspx?pid=1061

[Anonymous]

Aren't all licensed food-related businesses required to take food stamps?

[Anonymous]

I'm the OP. I'm not worried about 7:24.

I checked with a few farms and they say that most people don't have a large enough balance on their EBT cards to cover a subscription, therefore they have to break it up into monthly payments and most can't do this. I have never used an EBT card before. It took a while to process and when I picked it up it had two months on it. It would be great to use it for a CSA. I find many in Va but not in DC... I'll keep looking and post when I find one in case others are interested. This is pretty normal in some states so it's bound to happen here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Aren't all licensed food-related businesses required to take food stamps?

Absolutely not. Why on earth would you think this? Some stores don't want to participate; others cannot or will not meet the regulations for participation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You live in NW DC and are on food stamps?

Could you be more clueless? Not every person who lives in NW DC is prosperous. I'm a teacher and most of the children in my class live in Columbia Heights (NW DC). All qualify for free lunch.