Market Currencies
Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons (FMNP)
How It Works: If you're 60+ and meet the income guidelines, you can receive $25 in farmers market nutrition coupons, which includes five $5 checks. Income limits change yearly, so be sure to check the latest guidelines. Since no change is given, plan to use the full $5 at the market—farmers are always happy to assist you in making your selections! What You Can Buy: You can purchase fruits, vegetables, and herbs using farmers market nutrition coupons and Fresh Connect Checks. Where to Get Coupons: Visit the Sullivan County Office for the Aging to obtain your coupons, and remember that SNAP EBT is also accepted at many vendors.
SNAP/EBT
How It Works: Visit the Market Manager tent and swipe your SNAP EBT card for the amount you want. You’ll receive $1 or $5 tokens to spend with vendors displaying "We Accept EBT" signs, which can be used along with farmers market nutrition coupons or Fresh Connect Checks. Tokens never expire—feel free to use them next time.
What You Can Buy:
- Fruits & vegetables
- Food-producing plants & seeds
- Meat, fish, poultry
- Dairy products
- Breads & baked goods (wrapped and labeled)
- Maple & honey products
- Jams, sauces, soups, etc.
What You Can’t Buy:
- Alcohol or tobacco
- Hot/prepared foods
- Vitamins or medicine
- Nonfood items
- Food meant to be eaten on-site
Fresh Connect Checks
How It Works: Get more fresh food for your money! For every $2 you spend with your SNAP EBT card, you’ll receive an additional $2 in Fresh Connect Checks, up to a $50 distribution limit per day. You can use these Fresh Connect Checks to purchase SNAP-eligible items such as fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, bread, and more. What You Can Buy: All foods eligible under SNAP (see the full list under the SNAP/EBT section), including those available at farmers markets, can be bought using your benefits.
Fresh Rx Checks
How It Works: If you receive SNAP EBT or Medicaid, you may qualify for up to $480 in FREE produce through the Fresh Rx program! This program helps you access fresh fruits and vegetables, and you can even use farmers market nutrition coupons to stretch your benefits further.
How to Get Started:
1. Get a referral from your doctor, health worker, or CCE.
2. Complete an eligibility screening.
3. Attend a nutrition or fitness class from CCE Sullivan or Garnet Health.
4. Earn $40 in Fresh Rx credit per class on your Healthy Ways Card.
Use your card at participating vendors (look for the Fresh Rx sign) or redeem Fresh Connect Checks to make your purchases.
What You Can Buy:
Fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs.
Learn More: www.sullivancce.org/food-nutrition/rx-program