Everyone should have access to fresh, healthy, local food. Market Bucks help SNAP customers stretch their dollars at the farmers market making healthy food more affordable.
Market Bucks match SNAP-EBT spending dollar-for-dollar (up to $10) at participating farmers markets across Minnesota. There are 4 easy steps to using SNAP-EBT at the farmers market:
1. Go to the Information Booth at the farmers market. 2. Swipe your EBT card for the amount you want to spend. We’ll match your purchase dollar-for-dollar, up to $10. 3. Get $10* in free Market Bucks, and $10* free in Produce Market Bucks. 4. Shop for up to $30 of SNAP-eligible food and produce at the farmers market.
The Power of Produce (PoP) is a farmers markets incentive program for children and Seniors. It is offered at farmers markets throughout the nation! Each week, children ages 4 to 12 and seniors (PoP Plus) receive a $2 token to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables.
PoP engages children at the farmers markets, and empowers them to make healthy food choices. It aims to
