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FARMERS FOR FOOD ACCESS
RESOURCE HUB
About
City Green's Farmers for Food Access initiative is a resource and marketing hub that connects New Jersey farmers, markets, and growers directly to shoppers who use SNAP and WIC. The initiative will leverage partnerships and resources to build a network of NJ farmers and food access agencies, facilitate connections to marketing and funding opportunities, and increase access to fresh, healthy food across the Garden State.
Through the Farmers for Food Access Hub, you can:
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Learn how to become a SNAP or WIC authorized farmer or farmers market in NJ
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Connect with people who use SNAP and WIC through agency partnerships and marketing
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Learn best practices for creating inclusive and accessible farm stands and markets
Get Authorized!
Interested in accepting SNAP or WIC at your Farm or Market in New Jersey? Use these handy guides and resources to start creating affordable local food access in your community.
Questions? Contact us at goodfoodbucks@city-green.org
Download this guide and workbook to complete the steps it takes to become a SNAP-authorized farm or farmers market retailer.
Updated: February 2024
NJ SNAP-Authorized Farms & Markets
Up-to-date listing of NJ community farmers market and direct-marketing farmers that are SNAP-authorized. SNAP benefits can be used at any of these locations!
Updated: August 2023
SNAP - Eligible Item List for Farms & Markets
Use this list to know what can and cannot be purchased with the Families First SNAP/EBT card.
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How to Become a WIC-Authorized Farm or Market in NJ
Download this guide and workbook to learn the steps to become authorized to accept WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) benefits at your market.
Updated: February 2024
SNAP at Farms and Markets in NJ Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet from the Food and Nutrition Service about SNAP at NJ Farmers Markets (2020)
USDA SNAP at Farmers Markets FAQ
This guide features Frequently Asked Questions about SNAP at Farmers Markets from the USDA.
How to Process a Manual Offline SNAP Voucher
Download this step-by-step guide for your market so your cashiers always know how to process a SNAP transaction if your card-reader equipment is not functioning during a market!
Accepting SNAP at your Farm or Market Webinar
View a recording of City Green's first-ever "How to Accept SNAP at your NJ Farm or Farmers Market" webinar.
October 2022
Overview of SNAP/EBT Equipment
A Nutrition Incentive Hub resource that gives an overview of EBT technology and card reader equipment options for accepting SNAP payments at your market.
Connect with Agencies
These resources outline income eligibility and list the community agencies and partners that work with community members who use SNAP, WIC, and Senior FMNP. Use these resources to connect community members interested in enrolling in a nutrition assistance program, to their nearest agency.
2023 Senior FMNP
Quick Guide
This quick-guide helps explain how senior shoppers can access and use their Senior FMNP (Farmers Market Nutrition Program) benefits in 2023 using the new digital QR code system.
Download Canva Template here to customize for your agency!
Updated: May 2023
2023 FMNP QR Code Customer Training Tips for Agencies
Tips for Senior and WIC agency staff to teach customers how to use the new FMNP QR-code benefit system beginning June 2023.
Updated: May 2023
WIC Guide and Agencies: Local WIC Office Directory
Use this Directory to find your local WIC office, which you can contact to apply for WIC benefits.
Updated: December 2022
NJ DOH Local WIC Agency Listings
2023 WIC FMNP
Quick Guide
This quick-guide helps explain how WIC shoppers can access and use their WIC FMNP (Farmers Market Nutrition Program) benefits in 2023 using the new digital QR code system.
Download Canva Template here to customize for your agency!
Updated: May 2023
SNAP Guide and Agencies: County Social Service Directory
Use this Directory to find your local Social Services office, which you can contact to apply for SNAP benefits.
Updated: December 2022
NJ DHS County Board of Social Services Listing
WIC FMNP Redemption Rates 2022
View the 2022 WIC FMNP redemption rate data, organized by county in NJ.
Updated: May 2023
2022 WIC FMNP Redemption Rates by NJ County
2024 eWIC CVB at NJ Farmers Markets Guide
A quick-guide to help shoppers learn how and where to use their eWIC benefits at select NJ Farm Markets.
Updated: May 2024
Senior FMNP Guide and Agencies: Offices on Aging Directory
Use this Directory to find your local Area Agency on Aging, which you can contact to apply for Senior FMNP benefits.
Updated: December 2022
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Nutrition Assistance Programs at NJ Farms & Markets
An overview of the various nutrition assistance programs in New Jersey and their usage at NJ Farms and Farmers Markets
Updated: June 2023
Connect with Shoppers
Use these resources to make your farmers market a welcoming place for all!
10 Tips for Making your Market SNAP-Shopper Friendly
Tips and best practices from the Virginia Cooperative Extension.
NJ Food Democracy Collaborative Resources
A robust collection of farm and food resources and directories for individuals and agencies.
The Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit
The National Farmers Market Coalition's Anti-Racist Toolkit for farmers markets.
Using SNAP at NJ Farmers Markets
NJ Food Democracy Collaborative's website walks shoppers through how and where to use SNAP at NJ Farmers Markets.
NJ SNAP-Ed
Connect with the SNAP-Ed program to bring healthy eating and active living education to your farmers market!
"Use SNAP Here!" 8.5x11" Poster Download
Bilingual Poster Download for hanging at Farmer and Vendor Booths where SNAP benefits are accepted.