SNAP, Market
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SNAP/Produce Perks
SNAP/EBT ACCEPTED at the Athens Farmers Market! Come to the bright turquoise Customer Service tent and purchase SNAP tokens to use for eligible products throughout the Market. All customers qualify for the Produce Perks program.
Produce Perks is Ohio's nutrition incentive program. It empowers SNAP recipients to purchase MORE fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables from Ohio farmers markets across the state. It provides a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $25, per Market day.
A letter from Tevis Foreman, Executive Director of Produce Perks Midwest:
Dear Friends and Supporters,
This summer marks nine incredible seasons of Produce Perks. That's nearly a decade of connecting Ohio families with fresh, affordable healthy food and supporting our local farmers, markets, and small grocery retailers. We’re proud of what we’ve built together, and we’re grateful for the community of partners across Ohio that has made it all possible!
As we look ahead, we need to share that funding for Produce Perks is at risk. The USDA unexpectedly terminated our federal grant that supports our SNAP matching program. While this news is disappointing, our programs remain fully operational, and we have proactively been seeking additional funding. We’ve faced challenges before, and with your help, we’ve always come through stronger.
Now, we’re asking for your help.
One of the most impactful things you can do right now is reach out to your Congressional representatives and let them know what Produce Perks means to you, your family, or your community. Your voice helps decision-makers understand just how vital these programs are, and why they must continue.
Produce Perks is seeking funding through the Congressionally Directed Spending process. Decisions for this spending process are being made right now, and a strong show of community support will keep Produce Perks front and center. You can write to your elected member of Congress directly to show your support for our program. Here are links to do so with Senator Husted and Senator Moreno, as well as a guide for comments to include.
Together, we’ve made fresh, local food more accessible - over $17.6 million worth since 2017! With your help, we can keep this momentum going.
Thank you for standing with us.
Market Bucks Program
Forget your cash before coming to the market?
No Worries! The Athens Farmers Market accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
Stop by the bright turquoise Customer Service tent to purchase ‘Market Bucks” with your credit or debit card. Market Bucks act as cash throughout the Market and can be purchased for any dollar amount.
Market Bucks are also a nice way to give the gift of fresh fruits, vegetables, and local foods to someone you know.
The Market Buck program also supports Community Food Initiatives and their efforts to foster communities where everyone has equal access to healthy, local food by giving customers the opportunity to donate to the Donation Station.