A majority of Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday indicated they generally supported a plan for the Lawrence Farmers Market to build a permanent pavilion in South Park, though they took no formal vote.
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City of Lawrence staff members will soon publish a report recommending that the city add Watson Park to the Lawrence Register of Historic Places.
The team working on the Lawrence Farmers Market’s search for a permanent site is now recommending South Park. Lawrence city commissioners will hear a report on Tuesday.
The Lawrence Farmers Market is eyeing two downtown parks for a permanent location, and representatives shared plans and answered community members’ questions during a town hall Wednesday.
The Lawrence Farmers Market will soon present a city board with a study on whether South Park or Watson Park could be an appropriate place for the market’s permanent location, though there has been some pushback against those sites.
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The Lawrence Holiday Farmers Market will return Saturday, and this year, the market is offering anyone in need a hand up through Double Up Protein Bucks.
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The Lawrence Farmers Market is offering anyone in need a $25 credit to spend on protein.
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Representatives from public health sectors and from the Haskell Friends and Family group spoke at a panel Thursday, attesting to the long-term negative health impacts of Trump’s budget bill across the nation and in Douglas County.
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Food security advocates throughout Douglas County are discussing an emergency response plan if SNAP benefits don’t come in for November. Here are some resources, plus info on how to help.
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A workshop on navigating food systems in Douglas County turned into an opportunity for speakers to address impending threats to SNAP and discuss how to build relationships to advocate for families experiencing food insecurity.
