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SNAP Shutdown: How the Virginia Fresh Match Harvest Special Helped Bridge the Gap
VFM's rapid response to the SNAP shutdown, the Harvest Special, helped more than 2,500 customers across the state access fresh produce
Dec 15, 2025
Choice Matters: Food Access with Dignity
Meaningful food access goes beyond meting basic calorie needs.
Dec 4, 2025
How One Hopewell Farmer Turned a Diagnosis into a Mission
When Melanie "Mel" Mason was diagnosed with diabetes 12 years ago, she made a choice that would change her life. “I didn’t want to go the medication route,” Mel said. “So I started growing my own food."
Nov 6, 2025
Press Release: Virginia Fresh Match Launches “Harvest Special” to Support SNAP Customers, Virginia Farmers, and Small Businesses this November
For immediate release: Virginia Fresh Match (VFM) is launching a Harvest Special, a statewide promotion this November to help families stretch their food budgets and boost Virginia’s farmers during a time of increased need, with the support of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Virginia Fresh Match is a statewide nutrition incentive program that makes nutritious foods more affordable to low-income individuals by matching the value of SNAP
Oct 30, 2025
On the Road with Virginia Fresh Match: Visiting Our Grocery Retail Partners
Unique brick-and-mortar locations across VA you don't want to miss
Oct 22, 2025
Stories from the Field: Virginia Community Food Connection's Record-Breaking Month
Congratulations to VCFC for this achievement!
Sep 22, 2025
Press Release: Virginia Fresh Match Awarded Grant from Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia to Expand Nutrition Incentives
Expanded incentives will make fresh food more accessible for more people.
Aug 17, 2025
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