Chesapeake Health Department has kicked off a weekly Farmer’s mark to help Hampton Roads residents who need access to healthier food options.

The department started the initiative to help families in their WIC nutrition program get farmer’s market vouchers.

Kimi Stevens, a public relations representative for CHD, says, “If you’re financially eligible, then you qualify,” said Stevens. “During the pandemic, the gratitude has been off the charts, because families were so food insecure. We definitely saw a rise in our participation.”