Metuchen Farmers Market Farmer Al's Stand Photo Credit: Good Food Bucks Team One of the newest Good Food Bucks partners is Metuchen Farmers Market! Located in the Town Plaza between Pearl Street and New Streets, this farmers market has become a community staple. The Metuchen Farmers Market's mission is to support local food access, benefit local farmers and businesses, and bridge connections in the Metuchen community.  Every Saturday between 9am-2pm, from June through late No

UPDATE (11/12/25) As of Friday November 7th, SNAP Payments have been isssued in full to eligible families. To check your balance at NJFamiliesFirst.com or call (800) 997-3333. For more information check out https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/ UPDATE (11/6/25) Federal judges have ruled that SNAP benefits must be issued in November using contingency funds. Details about when, and whether full or partial benefits will be issued, is still unclear.” If you want to find emergency fo

While getting double the produce with Good Food Bucks is a great benefit, you might have trouble using it all while it is still fresh. To stretch your produce and increase its shelf life, here are some tips that we put together.  🌽Factors to consider when storing produce  Temperature Airflow  Light  Moisture  🥬Rule of Thumb 1: Don’t prewash your produce before you store it This is key! Not pre-washing means that you are not adding unnecessary moisture to the produce you buy

The SNAP Program will face scheduled cuts between now and 2028. Here's what New Jersey Families who use SNAP can expect and when.

Montclair Farmers Market Photo Credit: Montclair Farmers Market Staff This year, decisions on the federal level have led to cuts to a variety of different food security programs. A majority of New Jersey families are going to lose at least some of their SNAP benefits within the next year ; anyone losing SNAP will also lose their automatic eligibility for free school meals   and   for WIC ; many food pantries have had less to give this year due to funding cuts . These changes

Get more this fall by doubling up on the beautiful fall produce available at our farm and market partners. Getting seasonal produce is...

It’s that time of year again — summer break has ended and back-to-school season is here! This means new schedules, new classes, new...

Did you know eligible children can receive NJ Summer EBT benefits?! This program allows children who receive free school meals, breakfast...

Montclair Farmers Market Photo Credit: Red Root Marketing This year marks the 10 year anniversary of Montclair Farmers’ Market (MFM)...

West Windsor Community Farmers Market Photo Credit: Market Staff This week marks National Farmers Market Week , a time to recognize the...

West Windsor Community Farmers Market Photo Credit: Lisa Martin Did you know that you can use SNAP at many farmers markets across New...

Montclair Community Farms Mobile Farm Stand at Pine Ridge of Montclair Photo Credit: Chase Barnes Montclair Community Farms (MCF) is a...

Pictured here (left to right): Lisa Martin, Director of Food Access at City Green and Robbie Economou Good Food Bucks Manager at City...

Pictured: Rutgers Community Farmers Market at Rutgers Gardens Check out our list of over 60 partner farms, farmers markets, and grocery...

We are happy to announce that Village Super Market's ShopRite of Elizabeth is joining the Good Food Bucks program! Located in downtown...

"Our farmers market has a strong sense of community amongst our farmers, vendors and customers. We strive to create a welcoming...

Zallie Family ShopRite at Lawnside NJ. Photo courtesy of Zallie Family Foundation. The Good Food Bucks program has hit a significant...

Check out the new educational resources on the Good Food Bucks website. Listed under the Farm/Market Resources tab you can find...

Fresh and local produce is available at participating ShopRite stores! Zallie Family Markets pictured here. City Green is thrilled to...

All are welcome to join us on March 26th for an informational webinar about the Good Food Bucks SNAP Nutrition Program for NJ Farms,...