Grocers on Wheels was awarded $5000 to increase access to healthy foods in Durham communities. The Double Bucks program provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients with a dollar-for-dollar match up to $10 for healthy foods.

From Grocers on Wheels Staff:

“We found a common ground where seniors can meet and shop. Many of our customers could not figure out how to buy fresh produce in bulk and use it all before it perished.  The Durham County Department of Public Health Nutrition staff and volunteers helped teach participants how to use the items we sold. That allowed them to use produce in various ways before it went to waste.”

Community member making a purchase

Community member looks over produce

Nutrition staff shares smoothie recipe with happy customer