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🌱 How SNAP shoppers in Galax can instantly double produce dollars

Galax, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Galax? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How SNAP shoppers in Galax can instantly double produce dollars

Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Tennessee see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Sunday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How Virginia Fresh Match doubles SNAP benefits for more access to fruits and vegetables (wsls.com) — Virginia Fresh Match lets SNAP and SUN Bucks shoppers at Galax Farmers Market double what they can spend on fresh fruits and vegetables. The statewide program, which includes many Southwest Virginia markets, boosts families’ food budgets while channeling more dollars to local farmers and rural communities that often struggle with access to healthy food.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Acadia Healthcare posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Hillsville in Galax. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Kitchen / Cook / Food in Galax. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Galax here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wytheville

  • Ballad Health launches Appalachian Highlands Orthopedic Network (wcyb.com)
  • Eat big for under $10 at these mom-and-pop eateries in Virginia (vadogwood.com)
  • William 'Bill' Lee Alexander, Jr. (pcpatriot.com)

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Ok Galax! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Same as Arkansas (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Galax

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Galax

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.