About us
In 2009, we launched as a state-wide chapter of the double-value coupon program with the generous financial support of Wholesome Wave and The Ellis Hotel.
Along with the administrative support of Georgia Organics and our state EBT and WIC offices, Wholesome Wave Georgia is run by a board of directors.
The Wholesome Wave Georgia program is committed to supporting farmers markets that grower-only who practice sustainable methods.
Board of Directors
Gina Hopkins
Jonathan Tescher
Judith Winfrey
Teri Schell
Andre Hilton
Michel Nischan (at-large)
Kate Barney (at-large)
Partners
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
Les Dames d'Escoffier International
why
We believe that everyone should have access to good, wholesome and locally-grown food.
WWG magnifies the power of good food and local economy. We work to increase the food accessibility for all of Georgia's citizens while contributing to our local food economy. Using private funds, we double the value of SNAP benefits (EBT), WIC FMNP Coupons and WIC Senior Nutrition Coupons spent at participating partner markets and farm stands. Basically, we leverage existing government food nutrition programs to encourage shopping at local farmers markets, by creating an incentive:
Every EBT or WIC dollar spent at a WWG partner market becomes two dollars.
What does that mean? It means more money for farmers. And it means more people with access to good, wholesome and locally-grown food.