HSHS St. Vincent Hospital and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center, Green Bay, 2023 Community Benefits

Double Your Bucks

According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, 938,312 Wisconsin residents were eligible to receive FoodShare in 2022. With the goal of stopping hunger, FoodShare benefits can be used at most stores as well as many farmers markets. HSHS St. Vincent Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center partnered with Wello to sponsor the Double Your Bucks program for the ninth consecutive year.
 
Double Your Bucks increases access to fresh fruits and vegetables for FoodShare users. When families use Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) at local farmers markets, they can purchase more locally grown fruits and vegetables by doubling the first $10 of their EBT dollars. By purchasing locally grown produce, which is more nutritious than produce that is shipped from a distance, Double Your Bucks helps low-income families be part of their community while helping thAccording to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, 938,312 Wisconsin residents were eligible to receive FoodShare in 2022. With the goal of stopping hunger, FoodShare benefits can be used at most stores as well as many farmers markets. HSHS St. Vincent Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center partnered with Wello to sponsor the Double Your Bucks program for the ninth consecutive year.
 
Double Your Bucks increases access to fresh fruits and vegetables for FoodShare users. When families use Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) at local farmers markets, they can purchase more locally grown fruits and vegetables by doubling the first $10 of their EBT dollars. By purchasing locally grown produce, which is more nutritious than produce that is shipped from a distance, Double Your Bucks helps low-income families be part of their community while helping the environment. Participants can utilize the funds at four markets in the Greater Green Bay Area. This support directly impacts more than 7,000 people annually.
 
The Brown County Community Health Needs Assessment identified nutrition as a prioritized need for the community, and HSHS St. Vincent Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center will continue to support efforts to help address that need.
e environment. Participants can utilize the funds at four markets in the Greater Green Bay Area. This support directly impacts more than 7,000 people annually.
 
The Brown County Community Health Needs Assessment identified nutrition as a prioritized need for the community, and HSHS St. Vincent Hospital and HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center will continue to support efforts to help address that need.