Market Currencies
Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons (FMNP)
How It Works:
If you're 60+ and meet income guidelines, you can get $25 in farmers market coupons (five $5 checks). Income limits change yearly. No change is given, so plan to use the full $5—farmers are happy to help you choose!
What You Can Buy: Fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Where to Get Coupons: Sullivan County Office for the Aging.
SNAP/EBT
How It Works:
Visit the Market Manager tent and swipe your SNAP/EBT card for the amount you want. You’ll get $1 or $5 tokens to spend with vendors displaying “We Accept EBT” signs.
Tokens never expire—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 extra $2 in FreshConnect Checks. Use them to buy SNAP-eligible items like fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, bread, and more.
What You Can Buy:
All SNAP-eligible foods (see full list under the SNAP/EBT section).
Fresh Rx Checks
How It Works:
If you receive SNAP or Medicaid, you may qualify for up to $480 in FREE produce through the Fresh Rx program!
How to Get Started:
- Get a referral from your doctor, health worker or CCE.
- Complete an eligibility screening
- Attend a nutrition or fitness class from CCE Sullivan or Garnet Health
- 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)
What You Can Buy:
Fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs.
Learn More: www.sullivancce.org/food-nutrition/rx-program