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Promoting nutrition and food security in NYC
We make food access easy for New Yorkers by bridging the gap between government nutrition benefits and local farmers.
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$5M+
Annually redeemed nutrition benefits at markets support farmers and increase equitable food access
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Pounds of farm-fresh produce donated to community-based organizations annually
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Different types of nutrition benefits accepted at markets
If you're a New Yorker in need of emergency food assistance, please call 311
Food access at GrowNYC markets All GrowNYC market locations accept SNAP EBT and other nutrition benefits to make fresh food accessible for all
GrowNYC was one of the nation’s first farmers market operators to accept electronic government food benefits, such as Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT). This system allows Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase food from farmers.
We convert nutrition benefits like SNAP EBT into wooden tokens and market currencies, which customers can then use to buy fresh and healthy food. Learn more by exploring our benefits guide!
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP EBT)
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Women, Infants, and Children (e-WIC)
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HealthFirst OTC (select plans)
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The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
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FreshConnect Checks
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Health Bucks
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Greenmarket Bucks
Food For Families Partners
We partner with elected officials, nonprofits, and community groups to expand our reach and feed more New Yorkers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore FAQs(this link opens in new window)Greenmarket Bucks are $2 paper coupons that can be used to purchase products at any of GrowNYC’s Markets and Food Retail Sites. They are intended to introduce new customers to the fresh foods available at Greenmarket farmers markets and Farmstand locations and increase revenue for producers. Greenmarket Bucks come in three varieties: one for any product, another for any edible product except alcohol, and the third for fresh fruits and vegetables only. There is no cost difference between the varieties of Greenmarket Bucks. Partners can choose the type of Greenmarket Buck that is right for their program.
Greenmarket Bucks are available for purchase to businesses, nonprofits, and community-based organizations. Greenmarket Bucks are not available to individuals for purchase as gift certificates.
Greenmarket Bucks expire on December 31st, the end of the calendar year. Unspent Greenmarket Bucks cannot be exchanged or refunded.
Please contact our Food Access Initiatives team at fai@grownyc.org
Greenmarket Bucks cost the value of the Buck itself ($2 each) plus a 15% administrative fee to cover the cost of printing and administrative processing. In other words, each $2 Greenmarket Buck costs $2.30. We can accept debit/credit cards, PayPal, and checks as payment for the Greenmarket Bucks.
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