Fresh Bucks 2 for 1 at Farmers Markets

If you or someone you know could use help affording fresh fruits and vegetables this season, I want to let you know about the Fresh Bucks program, which provides matching funds for food stamp users buying fruits and vegetables at local farmers markets.  It supports people on food stamps getting fresh produce instead of packaged foods (which can be easier to access and cheaper, but less healthy) and stretches your food budget, while supporting local farmers. If you use SNAP, here's more info on how to use the program.

The Fresh Bucks program provides up to a $10 bonus match, for a minimum of $10 of EBT benefits redeemed, at participating Seattle-area Farmers Markets:

The program is available at all 16 Seattle farmers markets and 2 farm stands including:

NORTH	Wallingford – Wed, 3:30-7pm, N 50th St & Meridian Ave (Opens 5/28)
	Lake City – Thurs, 2:30-7:30pm, NE 125th St & 28th NE (Opens 6/12)
	Phinney – Fri, 3-7pm, N 67th St & Phinney Ave N (Opens 6/6)
	U-District – Sat, 9am-2pm, University Way & NE 50th St (OPEN YEAR ROUND)
	Ballard – Sun, 10am-3pm, Ballard Ave & 22nd Ave (OPEN YEAR ROUND)
CENTRAL	First Hill (NEW!) – Mon, 10am-2pm, Seneca St & Terry Ave (Opens 6/16)
	City Hall – Tues, 10am-2pm, 4th Ave between James & Cherry (Opens 6/17)
	Pioneer Square – Wed, 10am-2pm, Occidental S & S Washington (Opens 6/18)
	South Lake Union – Thurs, 10am-2pm, Terry Ave N & Harrison St (Opens 6/19)
	Queen Anne – Thurs, 3-7:30, Queen Anne Ave & W Crockett (Opens 6/5)
	Madrona – Fri, 3-7pm, Grocery Outlet, MLK & E Union St (Opens 5/16)
	Pike Place – Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm, Pike Place Market (Opens 6/20)
	Magnolia – Sat, 10am-2pm, W McGraw St & 33rd Ave W (Opens 6/7)
	Capitol Hill Broadway – Sun, 11am-3pm, Broadway Ave & E Pine St (OPEN YEAR ROUND)
SOUTH	Columbia City – Wed, 3-7pm, S Edmund St & 37th Ave S (Opens 5/7)
	High Point Farm Stand – Wed, 4-7pm, 32nd Ave SW & SW Juneau St (Opens 7/12)
	New Holly Farm Stand – Fri, 4-7pm, 42nd S & S Rockery (Opens 7/10)
	West Seattle – Sun, 10am-2pm, 44th Ave SW & SW Alaska St (OPEN YEAR ROUND)

Two more farmers markets in King County are also participating:

• Shoreline – Sat, 10am-3pm
• Vashon Farmers Market – Sat, 10am – 2 pm

When you swipe your EBT card at the farmers market info booth, you will be given up to a $10 bonus match for a minimum of $10 of EBT you use at the market.  For low-income individuals, cost is a barrier to eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Fresh Bucks helps reduce that burden while supporting the local economy.

• Find the Fresh Bucks sign at the Market’s Info Tent
• Swipe your benefits card and receive matching funds in Fresh Bucks currency
• Buy more fresh fruits and vegetables

For more information visit wafarmersmarkets.com/freshbucks or email freshbucks@wafarmersmarkets.com.