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Food and Nutrition
Septic Systems & Wells: Onsite Program
This program assists applicants for private sewage disposal systems and water wells, and investigates failing sewage disposal systems and contaminated wells. Virginia Department of Health: Environmental Health Office 1502 Williamson Rd. N.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9764
The Joys of Composting
July 29, 6 – 7 p.m. Join Clean Valley Council for an introduction to several types of composting. Learn the ins and outs of using your own backyard composter. Registration required. Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar
Trail Work at Mill Mountain
June 15, July 20 and Aug. 17, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join community members to improve the trails at Mill Mountain. Registration required. Roanoke Parks and Recreation Discovery Center, 2000 J P Fishburn Pkwy., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-853-5867 or renee.powers@roanokeva.gov
Vector Control Program (Rodents and Insects)
This program educates the public on ways to reduce rodent harborages and feeding areas. Education and advice provided on insect infestations, such as bed bugs and roaches. Virginia Department of Health 1502 Williamson Rd. N.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-204-9764
Community Solutions Center Programs
Several food assistance programs including Food Farmacy, Youth Culinary Classes, Nutrition Education Classes, Feeding Programs and Meal Distribution. Feeding America SWVA 2328 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-521-2242
Container Gardening with Herbs
June 10, 6 – 7 p.m. Learn how to plant your favorite herbs for cooking and make your own portable herb garden in a grow bag. Registration required. Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar
Diners Clubs
This program is for senior citizens who are not homebound and can meet at a central location to enjoy an activity, a hot nutritious meal and the company of others. Local Office on Aging, Inc. Contact: 540-345-0451
Feed & Read Curbside
Monday – Saturday, (times vary, contact local branch for information) Free meals and snacks for anyone under age 18 from Feeding America Southwest Virginia at Roanoke libraries. Roanoke Public Libraries Various locations throughout the city Contact: 540-853-2473 or roanokeva.gov/892/Libraries
Fruit and Vegetable BINGO!
June 24, 6 – 7 p.m. Join us for BINGO with a fruit and vegetable theme! Learn some fun food facts and have a chance to win prizes. Registration required. Morningside Urban Farm 917 Morgan Ave., S.E., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 800-422-8482 or CarilionClinic.org/calendar
Grandin Village Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon Open to everyone. All markets offer Healthy Food Incentive Programs. Medicaid, WIC and SNAP-EBT users can get $2 in market tokens for every $1 spent from your card up to $30. LEAP for Local Food 2080 Westover Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-632-1360 or leapforlocalfood.org/grandin
LEAP Mobile Market
Every Tuesday: 3 – 6 p.m. West End Farmer’s Market 1210 Patterson Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va.
Every Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ferncliff North Apartments 3533 Ferncliff Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va.
1 – 2:30 p.m. Melrose Towers 3038 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va. 3 – 3:45 p.m. Brand Hardin-Sims Head Start Center 702 Shenandoah Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va.
4:15 – 5:15 p.m. New Horizons Healthcare 3716 Melrose Ave., N.W., Roanoke, Va.
Every Thursday: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Elm Manor 32 Elm Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va.
3 – 4:30 p.m. Westwood Village 748 Westwood Blvd., N.W., Roanoke, Va.
Every Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Old Southwest 441 Mountain Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va.
1 – 2 p.m. Morningside Manor 1020 13th St., S.E., Roanoke, Va.
2:30 – 4:15 p.m. Downtown Library 706 S. Jefferson St., S.E., Roanoke, Va.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Department of Social Services 1510 Williamson Rd., N.E., Roanoke, Va. Open to everyone. All markets offer Healthy Food Incentive Programs. Medicaid, WIC and SNAP-EBT users can get $2 in market tokens for every $1 spent from your card up to $30. LEAP for Local Food 2080 Westover Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-632-1360 or leapforlocalfood.org/grandin
LEAP Online Marketplace
Shop for homegrown and handmade products from trusted local farmers and food producers, all from the convenience of home. Contactless pickup and home delivery available within Roanoke City limits. Up to 50% discount for SNAP, Medicaid and WIC recipients. LEAP for Local Food 2080 Westover Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va. Contact: 540-492-5311 or LOM@LeapforLocalFood.org
Did you know… There are places you can shop that DOUBLE P-EBT dollars?
You can purchase fruits and vegetables at HALF PRICE when you use your P-EBT dollars at these locations:
Grandin Village Farmers Market
2080 Westover Ave SW Saturdays, 8-12
Roanoke Food Co+Op, Downtown
1 Market Square SE #115 Daily, 10am-6pm
Salem Farmers Market
14 W Main St, Salem Saturdays, 8-12
Historic Roanoke City Market
Market Square SE Saturdays, 9-2
Roanoke Food Co+Op, Grandin
1319 Grandin Rd SW Daily, 7am-8pm
Vinton Farmers Market
204 W Lee Ave, Vinton Saturdays, 9-1
11 LEAP Mobile Market Locations
For a complete schedule, visit www.leapforlocalfood.org/markets/mobile For more information on Virginia Fresh Match, visit vfm.leapforlocalfood.org.
Did you know… You can spend P-EBT dollars on food-producing plants and seeds?
You can purchase food-producing plant starts and seeds using your P-EBT dollars from any retailer that accepts EBT benefits and sells these items. If you purchase plant starts and seeds with your P-EBT dollars from the locations listed above, the half-price discount applies!
For more information on your P-EBT benefits, visit www.pebtva.com
