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"Local Business Thrives Amidst Controversy: SNAP Double Bucks at Farmers Market and Exciting Weekend Events Await!"

Don't miss out on SNAP Double Bucks at the Farmers Market and other exciting weekend events!

Staff

Oct 30, 2025

Local Business Gets Broad Exposure

What local business will be the first sponsor of this newsletter? This spot could be yours. It's the first item in each issue of the newsletter.

The mailing list will be longer in the future, but the rate for this prime position will never be cheaper. Interested? Email our staff at matthewsbuzzstaff@gmail.com.

SNAP Double Bucks at Farmers Market

SNAP benefits may be paused beginning Saturday, November 1, but local support isn’t stopping.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council, in partnership with Mecklenburg County Public Health and five participating farmers markets, will launch a temporary SNAP Double Bucks Contingency Program on Saturday, November 1, to help Mecklenburg County families keep some access to fresh, local food during the federal shutdown.

Here’s how it works 👇

🥦 Bring your EBT card and photo ID (or ID with proof of Mecklenburg County address) to a participating winter market.
💵 Receive $50 in market tokens — no purchase transaction required.
🧺 Use tokens for SNAP-eligible foods from local vendors.
♻️ Tokens are market-specific and can be saved for another market day.

📍 Participating Markets:
• Davidson Farmers Market
• Matthews Community Farmers Market
• South End Farmers Market
• Uptown Farmers Market
• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

This short-term community effort is made possible through limited funding and available first-come, first-served. Participation is limited to Mecklenburg County residents.

The goal is the same: to keep food access flowing, support local farmers, and make sure no one is left behind while federal benefits are on hold.

Things to Do This Weekend

Halloween dominates this weekend's events.

The weather looks great for trick or treating. Enjoy! Take lots of pictures. Be safe!

However, if you have not trick or treated in a while, there are other ways to spend your evening.

Friday

- - - Halloween Bash - Matthews Social House, Jarrett Raymond live music from 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
    - Trick or Treat Coffee? - Head to Brakeman's where your barista will make an off the menu latte. Just ask! Sweet treat or spooky surprise?

Saturday

- - - Mash-Up Market - Carolina Beer Temple, 215 N. Ames St., 12 pm - 5:00 pm - handcrafted goods, live music, food.

It's That Time of Year Again

Tickets for the popular annual holiday events will go on sale at 9:00am on Monday, November 3!

Tickets will be available on the Matthews Park, Recreation and Cultural Resource website for the following events:
- The Nutcracker Ballet (4 showings)
- Jingle Mingle Senior Brunch
- Photos with Santa Claus
- Photos with Santa Paws
- Noon Year's Eve Party
- Mischief Kits (for your special visitor from the North Pole!)

Quote Of The Day

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." - Arthur Ashe