Just Say Yes Lesson 4: Stretching Food Dollars

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Thanks for taking the time to watch this interactive virtual nutrition lesson and cooking demonstration! Follow along as we share ways to save money while shopping at farmers markets. At the end, please complete the quick survey, where you'll be able to earn $4 in free Food Bucks (Philly) or Berks Farm Bucks (Reading) to redeem at your next farmers market visit (at participating markets only). Philly Food Bucks or Berks Farm Bucks are food coupons that can be used to purchase produce.

Welcome to The Food Trust Farmers Market cooking demonstration series! Lesson 4: Stretching Food Dollars with Lauren Rosse, SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator at The Food Trust.

Missed last week's lesson? Watch Lauren review the key messages from MyPlate.

Next, Lauren discuss ways to save money while buying groceries.

What is the first thing you do before going food shopping? *

Another tip, plan ahead before going to the farmers market and don't forget your list!

While at the farmers market, shop around and compare vendors to get the best price.

Lastly, shop seasonally to save more money at the farmers market.

Watch Ayanna make a quick and simple recipe: South of the Border Salad.

Take a look at the recipe card here!

Thank you for watching! We hope you learned some new information about eating stretching your food dollars at the farmers market. To help us know who we are reaching, please fill out our anonymous demographic survey. At the end, you'll earn $4 in free Food Bucks (Philly) or Berks Farm Bucks (Reading) to use at your next farmers market trip. (Redeemable at participating farmers markets only. See list at the bottom of the survey.)

Which farmers market do you visit most often? *

Is this your first time participating in a video nutrition lesson and cooking demonstration? (2020 summer season) *

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Thank you for participating! Please mention that you watched Jenn's lesson and recipe demo at your next farmers market visit to any of the participating markets listed below and you will receive your $4 in additional Food Bucks. Let us know which farmers market you'll check out next. Check back next week for a new lesson and recipe demo!

Clark Park (43rd & Baltimore Ave, open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Fairmount (22nd St and Fairmount St, open Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.)

Fitler Square (23rd St and Pine St, open Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Headhouse (2nd St and Lombard St, open Sundays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Penn State Health Saint Joseph Market (6th St and Walnut Street, Reading, PA, open Tuesdays from 11 p.m. - 2 p.m.)

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This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the PA Department of Human Services (DHS). This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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