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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:

  • Learn how to become a SNAP or WIC authorized farmer or farmers market in NJ

  • Connect with people who use SNAP and WIC through agency partnerships and marketing

  • 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

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Download this guide and workbook to complete the steps it takes to become a SNAP-authorized farm or farmers market retailer.

Updated: February 2024

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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

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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

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SNAP at Farms and Markets in NJ Fact Sheet

 

Fact Sheet from the Food and Nutrition Service about SNAP at NJ Farmers Markets (2020)

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USDA SNAP at Farmers Markets FAQ

This guide features Frequently Asked Questions about SNAP at Farmers Markets from the USDA.

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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!

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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

NI Hub EBT Equipment Guide

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

NJ State Division of Aging Services

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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!

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10 Tips for Making your Market SNAP-Shopper Friendly 

Tips and best practices from the Virginia Cooperative Extension.

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NJ Food Democracy Collaborative Resources

A robust collection of farm and food resources and directories for individuals and agencies.

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The Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit 

The National Farmers Market Coalition's Anti-Racist Toolkit for farmers markets.

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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.

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NJ SNAP-Ed

Connect with the SNAP-Ed program to bring healthy eating and active living education to your farmers market!

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"Use SNAP Here!" 8.5x11" Poster Download

Bilingual Poster Download for hanging at Farmer and Vendor Booths where SNAP benefits are accepted.

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