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*MCVP – Missoula Community Food and Agriculture Coalition
 
 
 
This project will increase access to food resources by expanding the Double SNAP Dollars program into more rural, Tribal, and year-round grocery outlets, and help build equity and economic opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers. Local food access is growing in the western and more populous part of the state, there is still a lag in local food access in rural and Tribal communities of Montana. Access related challenges associated with rural landscapes, such as distance to market and small populations, and low wages associated with high levels of poverty also affect local producers in the state. Despite these challenges, the demand for affordable, healthy, and local food is growing. Double SNAP Dollars (DSD) matches SNAP benefits dollar-for-dollar, up to $30, in the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. DSD helps incentivize healthy behavior change, promotes economic resiliency and self-sufficiency by building social capital. This VISTA project will move low-income Montanans out of poverty by expanding access to local foods, and increasing food sovereignty in rural and Tribal communities in Montana. Located in Missoula, MT!
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : The VISTA will expand the Double Snap Dollar (DSD) program into rural Montana. The VISTA will assess and Identify barriers for tribal communities to access the DSD program. The VISTA will develop partnerships and work committees to develop outreach and marketing materials to expand program reach.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Leadership ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
*MCVP – Missoula Community Food and Agriculture Coalition
Program Start/End Date
08/15/2022  -   08/14/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MONTANA  
Accepting Applications
From  04/04/2022  To  07/25/2022 
Contact John Schlepp
PO Box 202956
Helena   MT   59620
4064449654
john.schlepp@mt.gov
https://dphhs.mt.gov/vista
Listing ID 111307

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