Back to School
It’s back to school time and we’re here to hopefully make this time a little easier!
Does your child receive Pandemic EBT benefits? Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) provides families financial support to cover the cost of groceries while school is closed. This benefit is provided to ALL families whose children receive free and reduced-price school meals in Oregon. Get the most for your dollar by participating in our $20 SNAP Match program!
How does it work?
Bring your Oregon Trail card to the information booth at any of our markets.
Swipe your card for the amount that you would like to be deducted from your card for market purchases. Payment will be given via $1 green tokens.
Receive your $2 Double Up Food Bucks up to $20 per customer per market.
Buy $20, get $20 free, for a total of $40!
Shop the market!
SNAP/EBT (Green) tokens can be used to purchase most food items, including fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, popcorn, meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, baked goods to be taken home, and seeds or plants intended for growing food. Green tokens may not be used for beer, wine, liquor, nonfood items (e.g., merchandise, pet foods, soaps, paper products, household supplies), vitamins and medicines, ready-to-eat foods, hot foods, or flowers. No change can be given for green tokens.
Double Up Food Bucks can be used to purchase any variety of fresh, dried, or frozen fruits and vegetables without added sugars, fats, oils, or salt. Includes mushrooms, cut herbs, dried beans, vegetable starts, and nuts. DUFB may not be used to purchase meats, cheeses, eggs, bread, or other processed foods. No change may be given.
Snack Time
Check out these snack ideas that will get your kids to eat their fruits or veggies and have fun doing so!
Cucumber Bites- Fresh veggies with a touch of ranch dressing is pretty fantastic! Whip up this healthy snack for a fun take on veggies and dip!
Frozen Blueberry Bites- A simple and refreshing snack on a warm day that your kids are bound to love! You can even try strawberries, grapes, or any other bite sized fruit!
Homemade Fruit Rollups- Try these delicious 2 ingredient fruit rollups with some fresh market berries!
Back Yard Bug Snacks- Caterpillars, butterflies, and ladybugs never looked so tasty!
Squash Chips- Try making these squash chips with your market squash!
Fruit Popsicles- These popscicles are the perfect thing on a warm day and can be made with the fruit of your choosing!
Crockpot AppleSauce- This Applesauce is incredibly easy to make and perfect for jumping into Fall!
Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark- A perfect sweet, but not really sweet, snack!
Easy Meals
At the end of a long day of school, an easy meal is ideal!
Veggie Quesadillas- These veggie loaded quesadillas have our mouths watering just thinking about them!
Rainbow Salmon Skewers- Having the kiddos make their own skewers is a great, and easy, way to get them involved in making dinner!
Summer Fettuccini Alfredo with Bursting Tomatoes + Charred Corn- Fettuccinie Alfredo topped with delicious tomatoes and corn is a perfect summer meal, and it only takes 30 minutes!
Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce- Spicy peanut sauce and veggie noodles- yummy!
Peanut Butter and Jelly- A household staple perfect for back-to-school week!
Pizza Night!-An easy (and helpful) way to get your kids involved with making dinner that they will have so much fun with! Pick up a pre-made dough from the store, make your own, or try pizza toast! Top your dough with pizza sauce and your favorite market veggies for toppings, bake, and you’re good to go!