Mount Pulaski Market on the Hill receives “Link Match Program” grant

 

[September 09, 2021] 

Families who use a Link card will now be able to eat even more fresh, healthy foods! The Market on the Hill in Mount Pulaski is proud to be the recipient of the Link Up Illinois Link Match Program Grant. Under this program, customers who use their Link card to purchase healthy, eligible foods such as meat, eggs, dairy, grains, pantry staples and more will receive a dollar for dollar match voucher up to $25 each time they swipe their card. These vouchers will be used to purchase fresh, local fruits and vegetables at the Market on the Hill. “This is such a great opportunity for our community, and we’re proud to be able to offer this to families across Logan County and beyond!” This grant allows shoppers to double their dollars and provide even more fresh, local and healthy foods for the families.

The Market on the Hill is located at 125 S. Lafayette Street in Mount Pulaski. Their hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-2pm.

The Market on the Hill carries a wide variety of items from locally owned farms and businesses. For more information visit www.marketonthehill.com

Link Up Illinois is making healthy, local, farm-fresh foods more affordable and accessible by doubling the value of Link purchases at farmers markets, farm stands, food co-ops, and independent grocery and corner stores across Illinois.

Link Up Illinois is a program of Experimental Station. You can learn more at www.linkupil.org.

[Shea Campanella]