Farmers’ markets provide fresh, locally-grown, quality fruits and vegetables, and we want to ensure that everyone can access these healthy options.  Fresh Fund provides SSI, WIC, and SNAP/food stamp participants a free $20 each month for farmers’ markets produce!

How does it work?
Participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI/Disability) may sign-up for the Fresh Fund at any of the participating farmer’s markets.  Once enrolled, they can receive $20 in matching funds each month.  That means that they contribute SNAP funds or cash to receive a match in the form of wooden tokens.  Submit $20 and receive $40 in the form of tokens to spend at the market!  There is no roll-over from month to month. 

Who does this benefit? Participants!

• 64% of Fresh Fund participants said that they could not afford to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the market without the support of the Fresh Fund
• 90% of surveyed shoppers say they eat more fresh fruits and vegetables because of the Fresh Fund 

Farmers!

• Supports local farmers who strive to maintain socially and environmentally just practices
• Fresh Fund goes directly to the growers instead of retailers, packaging, shipping

Everyone!

• Circulates money in the local economy and community
• Dispels the idea that farmers’ markets are niche markets
• Benefits the environment by reducing global warming from food shipments

What can you do?
Spread the word!  We rely on community partners, participants, and others to advocate for the Fresh Fund.  You can be part of the movement to expand this valuable program and enable more people to access healthy options.

• Tell your SNAP, WIC, SSI clients that they can enroll in the Fresh Fund at
• Send this flyer to your community partners
• Volunteer as a Fresh Fund workgroup member