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SERVING CURRY COUNTY SINCE 1946

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025

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Brookings, Oregon

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Food Access at Brookings Harbor Farmers Market Gets Boost with $50,000 Grant

Fresh Food: There’s always a variety of Fresh Food to choose from.

Seed Starters: Justa Phillips from Elk Horn Herbal Nursery sells seed starters. to innovative grant programs that effectively triples their food purchasing power. Residents of Curry County will have greater access to protein-rich foods thanks to a $50,000 grant awarded to the Brookings Harbor Farmers

BY LINDA LEE

Curry Coastal Pilot

The vibrant atmosphere of the local farmers market isn't just about fresh produce and handcrafted goods. It's also a crucial lifeline for many residents thanks

Market by AllCare Health, in partnership with the AllCare Curry County Community Advisory Council and the Oregon Farmers Market Association. The funds will directly support the market's popular Protein Match Program, which signiﬁ-

cantly increases the purchasing power of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. The initiative allows SNAP participants to receive an extra $20 in Double Up Food Bucks, distributed as $2 market tokens,

for every $20 they spend in SNAP beneﬁts as long as there are funds available on a person’s SNAP account; meaning, if one wants to buy $20 worth of produce, or other food items, she would have to have $20 rePlease see MARKET Page 9

2025 Brookings Summer Concerts in the Park Series lineup announced BY SCOTT GRAVES The American Music Festival's free "Concerts in the Park" series returns this summer for its 30th season at Azalea Park in Brookings, Oregon, with the ﬁrst of eight shows set for Sunday, June 15th. The series continues on various Sundays at 1 p.m. through Aug. 31st featuring bands that play classic and modern rock, country, pop, Americana, soul and funk. “We have a stellar lineup of artists this summer with returning favorites and new-to-us acts, including the incomparable hard rocking band The Outlaw Mariachi,” said Scott Graves, series promoter for the nonproﬁt AMF. “Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes and enjoy a summer of great live music!” The concert series, supported by presenting sponsors Rogue Credit Union and Travel Curry Coast, attracts up to 1,200 music fans per concert. Food and beverages will be sold by the Brookings-Harbor Rotary Club at the Snack Shack. The sound system is provided by sound engineer and local resident Ed Ajimine. AMF board chair Les Cohen

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Summer Concert: It’s that time again for Free Summer Concerts in the Park

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