Market Bucks
STRETCHING SNAP DOLLARS AT MINNESOTA FARMERS MARKETS
The Minnesota Market Bucks program helps Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers stretch their dollars at farmers markets, making healthy food more affordable.
Vegetables and fruits are recommended as a key part of a healthy diet, and eating vegetables and fruits is linked to a lower risk for many diseases. Market Bucks is an effective way to make nutritious foods more affordable and available.
Market Bucks match SNAP electronic benefit transfer (EBT) spending dollar-for-dollar (up to $10) at participating farmers markets across Minnesota. There are four easy steps to using SNAP-EBT at farmers markets:
- Go to the Information Booth at a participating farmers market.
- Swipe your EBT card for the amount you want to spend and receive a match for your purchase dollar-for-dollar, up to $10.
- Get up to $10 in free Market Bucks per market visit. You do not have to spend the full $10 each time
- Shop for SNAP-eligible food and produce at the farmers market.
Some farmers markets run through the winter months, meaning customers can get fresh, healthy, local food all year round!
The Minnesota Department of Health partners with The Food Group to administer the Minnesota Market Bucks Program.
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