Tomatoes from Wrights Farm in New York
Eggplant from Windfall Farms

Get More With SNAP Incentive Programs

Stretch your SNAP dollars even further by taking advantage of SNAP incentive programs at farmers markets.

FreshConnect Checks

Double your SNAP benefits at participating farmers markets. Just visit the market information booth, swipe your card, and receive $2 coupons for every $2 you plan to spend.

    • $50 limit in coupons.

    • Coupons expire at the end of the year. We recommend using your coupons before your tokens, as they do not expire. 

A New York FreshConnect check
Cheese from R and G Cheese

Double Up Food Bucks

Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) is another way to double your SNAP benefits on produce only. This program is available at participating farmers markets for up to $50 per day. For every $2 you plan to spend at the market you’ll receive $2 in DUFB.

    • DUFB benefits are metal coins rather than coupons.

    • Usable on fresh produce only.

Front and back of Double Up Food Bucks tokens
Meltwater Farm accepts Double Up Food Bucks

NYC Health Buck

NYC Health Bucks can be used at participating farmers markets in New York City. Swipe your EBT card at the market, and receive $2 in Health Bucks for every $2 of SNAP.

    • Incentives are limited to $10 per day.

    • Only fresh fruits and vegetables are eligible.

NYC Health Buck
Jacob's Farm's market display

SNAP Incentive Resources

Red and yellow bell peppers
Heads of green lettuce