Farmers Market Fund invites Oregon farmers markets to apply to participate in the Double Up Food Bucks SNAP incentive program during the 2023 market season (May - December).
Program Description
Farmers Market Fund (FMF) is a Portland-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that makes healthy, locally-grown food accessible to underserved Oregonians. Farmers Market Fund’s Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program makes it easier for low-income Oregonians to access more fruits and vegetables while supporting family farmers and growing local economies. The DUFB program provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients with a match up to $20 to purchase fruits and vegetables at participating locations.
After learning that DUFB cannot be used to match EBT Cash transactions in late 2021 (EBT food/SNAP only), FMF implemented the EBT Cash Produce Match program (Produce Match). Markets operating in Columbia, Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, and bordering counties are eligible to apply for Produce Match funding in this application. Produce Match works just like DUFB, matching up to $20 in EBT Cash to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables.
These programs have a broad base of support from private and community foundations and partners, an appropriation from the State of Oregon for the 2021-2023 biennium, a federal Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) grant for 2021-2023, and a federal GusNIP COVID Relief & Response (GusCRR) for 2023-2024.
Continuing in 2023!
FMF is thrilled to maintain a $20 daily Double Up Food Bucks match at all participating Farmers Markets in 2023!
This year, participating farmers markets will NOT need to contribute funding to support a portion of DUFB incentive expenses. FMF will cover 100% of DUFB incentives redeemed in 2023!
Application Timeline
Applications Due: |
March 3, 2023 |
Notification of selection: |
March 17, 2023 |
Contracts distributed: |
March 24, 2023 |
Market Manager Training 1: |
April 12, 2023, 10am - 2pm |
Market Manager Training 2: |
April 13, 2023, 1pm - 3pm |
2023 Main Season begins: |
May 1, 2023 |
In order to participate in the Winter 2023 DUFB program, please read the program information below and complete the application by March 3, 2023.
**If you would prefer to complete a hard copy of the application, please call or email and we will mail or email one to you.**
Contact:
Mallory Watson, Program Coordinator
Farmers Market Fund
mallory@farmersmarketfund.org
503-482-8250