Community Health is Showcased at this year's Human Race Event!

One powerful way to support community health is by supporting the Ukiah Farmers' Market Food Stamp Match Program and by participating in this year's Human Race Event on May 4th in Ukiah.

#1  The power of the Food Stamp Match Program... builds nutrition and health with local families AND it supports our local farmers by bringing our tax dollars back to our community with purchases of locally produced foods. Here's how it works... A shopper with an EBT (Food Stamp/CalFresh) card, swipes the card at the farmers' market for up to $15. The local Food Stamp Match Program funds then match that amount up to an additional $15 in farmers' market tokens. The shopper now has up to $30 to spend on fresh, locally grown food!

• EBT shoppers are getting healthy, affordable food for their families.
• Local farmers are increasing their customer base and revenue.
• Federal tax dollars are returning to our local community.
• Our community is healthier!

#2  The power of the Human Race Event... builds health through physical activity AND it supports our local non-profit organizations.

• In the weeks before the Human Race, fundraisers collect donations from friends and acquaintances.
• There is a 5k course laid out through the beautiful, tree-lined streets of Ukiah's west side.
• May 4, 2013 is race day!
• Walkers and runners gather in Alex Thomas Plaza at 8:00AM.
• Hundreds of community organizations show their team spirit and excitement for their "cause."

It's easy to participate... YOU CHOOSE the level of involvement that suits you:

• You can simply donate online to the "Farmers Market Food Stamp Match Program"
• Give your donation to one of our fundraising team members (participating team members throughout our community include staff at Hillside Health Center, NCO Community Action, Ukiah Farmers' Market vendors, and more!) 
• Join the fundraising team (contact sheldont@ncoinc.org to get set up)
• Join our walking team on the day of the Human Race (contact sheldont@ncoinc.org to get registration forms)