Barriers to Using Urban Farmers' Markets: An Investigation of Food Stamp Clients' Perceptions

Associations Between Farmers Market Managers' Motivations and Market-Level Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer (SNAP/EBT) Availability and Business Vitality

“…There are many barriers to market access, including lack of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/ Electronic Benefit Transfer (SNAP/EBT) 1 capability, logistical barriers (e.g., hours of business operation not coinciding with preferred shopping times, inconvenient locations, lack of transportation to markets), and cultural barriers (e.g., feeling like an outsider) (Colasanti, Conner, & Smalley, 2010;Grace, Grace, Becker, & Lyden, 2007;Suarez-Balcazar, Martinez, Cox, & Jayraj, 2006). SNAP/EBT availability is one of the most important facilitators of market use by low-income consumers (Briggs et al, 2010).…”

The control of food among schoolchildren who have been racially and economically marginalized across the cityscape

“…Compounding the problem is many farmers markets and stores do not take food stamps (e.g. Ahmadi 2011;Alkon 2008;Grace et al 2008;Johnston and Baker 2005;McEntee 2010). …”

Improving Access to Community-Based Food Systems in Adelaide, South Australia: Strategies to Encourage Low-Socioeconomic Status Groups to Participate

“…4 From a local economy perspective FMs and CSAs can keep food dollars in the local community, 10,11 and CGs and BFSs offer financial savings for individuals on fresh produce. 12,13 From a health perspective, evidence suggests improved fruit and vegetable intake in households who are involved in a CFS.…”

“…14,15 Finally, from a social standpoint, CFSs foster connections within the community and rebuild trust between farmers and consumers. 4,10,16 Criticisms of Community-Based Food Systems Although CFSs have attracted much positive commentary, they are increasingly being scrutinized for their inability to foster broad community participation. Several studies indicate more frequent participation in CFSs by the well-educated middle class and an ongoing lack of representation from those of low-income, non-white, or lower education backgrounds.…”