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Seattle’s Fresh Bucks welcomes 4,500 households off waitlist, increases monthly benefit, and more in 2026 

January 14, 2026

Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program is ringing in the new year with a major expansion! On January 1, Fresh Bucks welcomed more than 4,500 households off the waitlist, increased monthly benefits from $40 to $60, and automatically extended benefits for 2025-enrolled and active households for another year. And on top of all that, there’s still room for new enrollment! Fill out the Fresh Bucks application at seattlefreshbucks.org. … [ Keep reading ]

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Apply by January 17 to Join the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board 

December 11, 2024

Seattle’s Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board is now accepting applications for five positions! The application will be open through January 17. The Board is filling positions in: Qualified applicants must live or work in Seattle and be connected to local organizations, coalitions, or groups that work on food justice, health… [ Keep reading ]

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The Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board (CAB) releases 2022 Annual Report

January 18, 2024

This blog post was contributed by the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, which is supported by the Office of Sustainability & Environment. The Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board (CAB), supported by the Office of Sustainability & Environment, is pleased to release its 2022 Annual Report marking the fifth… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle’s Fresh Bucks Program Releases 2022 Impact Report, Serving 12,000 Households and Expanding Small Retailer Network 

April 5, 2023

Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program, administered by the Office of Sustainability and Environment, released its 2022 Impact Report.   Fresh Bucks partners with a network of local partners to serve 12,000 Seattle households, redeeming $4.6 million in fruit and vegetable benefits. Enrolled Fresh Bucks participants receive $40 in benefits in their Fresh… Filed Under: Food Policies and Programs, GreenspaceTagged With: , , ,