Category: SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs

Tokens 101 for Customers

SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs

Informational sign used at tokens point of sale to explain fees, minimum charges, and procedures.

Published November 02, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource

A Farmers’ Market Guide: Avoiding Penalties Under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs

SNAP currently serves more than 36 million people – up 7 million from 2009 largely due to the economy. With this increase, farmers markets need to make sure they, as well as their farmers and/or vendors, follow these 10 rules for accepting SNAP benefits.

Published October 31, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource

EBT Acceptance at Farmers Markets

SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs

Presentation developed for the IL Farmers Market Forum that goes step by step through the process of accepting EBT at your farmers market.

Published October 30, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource Presentation

Video: Tokens and Matching Program

SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs

Video by Market Umbrella explaining how marketing and wooden tokens have dramatically increased the amount of SNAP/EBT dollars being spent at market.

Published October 30, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource video

Connecting Local Farmers with Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Participants

SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs

This report explores how providing transportation to low-income senior citizens and WIC participants affected FMNP redemption rates in SE Pennsylvania.

Published October 30, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource

Video FAQ: Token Systems

SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs

This short video explains how Market Umbrella, which accepts credit, debit and EBT cards at their welcome booths, manages their token system.

Published October 30, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource video

State Implementation of the New WIC Produce Package

SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs

This report provides an overview of the current (2009) status of the new WIC Package Rule and the issue of states authorizing farmers as vendors for the new cash value vouchers for fruits and vegetables. Included are 36 states’ decision to authorize or not authorize farmers as vendors for the new cash value fruit and vegetable vouchers.

Published October 30, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource

SNAP/Merchant Services: Accounting Systems

SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs

The Oregon Farmers’ Market Association’s description of their accounting system for EBT and Debit/Credit purchases.

Published October 30, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource

Participation in SNAP

SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs

A presentation by the USDA FNS regarding SNAP participation at farmers markets.

Published October 30, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource Presentation

Learn How to Accept SNAP Benefits at Farmers Markets

SNAP/EBT and Nutrition Programs

USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s online guide to accepting SNAP at farmers markets, including links to relevant resources.

Published October 30, 2013 Publisher Website Download Resource