All are welcome to join us on February 11th or April 1st  for an informational webinar about the Good Food Bucks SNAP Nutrition Program for NJ Farms, Farmers Markets, and CSAs. We will be going over the ins and outs of the program focusing on what it is, how it works and the benefits of joining as a farm-direct partner. We will also be discussing the general requirements for implementing the program, SNAP eligibility requirements and how to apply to become a Good Food Bucks p

Collingswood Farmers Market Photo Credit: Chase Barnes City Green is excited to announce that our Good Food Bucks SNAP Nutrition Incentive Program has been awarded a $500,000 budget appropriation from the State of New Jersey. The budget resolution appropriating funds to Good Food Bucks was sponsored by State Senator McKeon and Assemblywoman Bagolie, both representatives of Clifton where City Green is headquartered. The resolution, passed as part of New Jersey's 2026 State Bud

Deshi Bazaar & Produce Photo Credit: Deshi Bazaar & Produce Staff A goal of the Good Food Bucks program is to bring more corner stores on as participating partners. Having the Good Food Bucks program at smaller grocery and corner stores across New Jersey means more families have access to discounts on fresh fruits and vegetables in their neighborhoods, at a variety of retail sites. So far, we were incredibly grateful to have A Better Market join the Good Food Bucks program in

It has been so inspiring to see how Good Food Bucks partners have mobilized their organizations and businesses to support families in need during November. The government shutdown and the withholding of SNAP payments made it difficult for many people in our communities to continue feeding their families.

Any and all New Jersey SNAP-authorized Farmers, Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, Mobile Produce Markets, or CSA programs are invited to apply for City Green's Good Food Bucks program! By participating in Good Food Bucks, you will be joining a network of over 60 NJ farm and market locations who are working to make healthy, farm-fresh food more affordable for NJ residents who use SNAP. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis between 11/15/25 and 4/15/26 for markets operat

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.

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

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