Food & Nutrition · Surprise rank #194
Double Your SNAP Dollars for Fresh Produce at NY Farmers Markets
FreshConnect Checks and Health Bucks provide a dollar-for-dollar match on SNAP benefits when spent on eligible fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets.
Who
SNAP households shopping at participating farmers markets, stands or retailers.
Where: Statewide programs and local NYC options such as Health Bucks; site participation varies.
What to do
Start here: Use the official FreshConnect/Health Bucks locator and ask the market manager how to receive the match before buying.
Eligibility: Active SNAP and purchase at a participating location.
What you get
SNAP shoppers can receive matching purchasing power at participating markets; the exact eligible foods and daily limits depend on the program.
Benefit: NYC Health Bucks: $2 for every $2 in SNAP, up to $10 per day, for fruits and vegetables. FreshConnect: a $2 check for every $2 exchanged at participating markets, usable for SNAP-eligible foods.
Possible value: Commonly up to a dollar-for-dollar match within daily or transaction caps; household value depends on usage.
Good to know
Important: Participation, market schedules, daily limits and eligible items vary. Ask the market manager which incentive is issued before shopping.
Availability: Seasonal at many markets; some sites operate year-round.
Why people miss it: SNAP users may see only the EBT payment and miss the separate token/coupon process.
Sources reviewed: Aug 2, 2026