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EBT AND SHOPPING · FY 2026

Buying food at farmers markets with SNAP

Find participating markets and understand local produce incentives.

Find participating markets and understand local produce incentives.

Markets can accept EBT

Many authorized farmers markets accept SNAP. Some use a central EBT booth that issues tokens or a market-specific method; others let individual vendors process the card.

What to buy

Eligible food can include produce, bread and seeds or plants that produce food. Prepared hot meals and nonfood goods generally follow the usual SNAP restrictions.

Incentives vary

Some markets offer a produce matching incentive often called Double Up Food Bucks or another local name. Amounts, participating locations and eligible products vary by program; a nationwide dollar match cannot be assumed.

Find a location

Use USDA’s retailer locator and confirm details with the market before visiting. Ask about the EBT booth, market hours and any incentive cap.

Sources and next step

Topic reference: official guidance ↗.

Federal baseline information: USDA eligibility rules and FY 2026 tables. Details vary by state and household. Find your state SNAP agency to apply or verify your case.