Supreme Court SNAP ruling could deal blow to Northwest farmers markets

By: By Reneé Dìaz, World staff writer

Outlets: Wenatchee World

Published: November 12, 2025

Words: 664

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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At the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market, people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits can use their Electronic Benefits Transfer cards to buy fruits, vegetables, meat and other local products. But market organizers say the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to block funding for food stamps has left many uncertain about the program’s future.

Ted LeRoy, administrative manager at the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market, said cuts to food …

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