Farmers Market Programs

 

Food Security Program Options at the Market

SNAP/EBT

SNAP/EBT & Market Match

SNAP Match up to $15 Available on Wednesdays September 4th – October 23rd, 8am-12pm. SNAP benefit exchange available on Saturdays & Wednesdays.

We offer SNAP/EBT token distribution on Saturdays and Wednesdays during market hours. Tokens are valued at $1 and may be used at participating vendors for the purchase of fresh produce, fish, meats, eggs, honey, milk, bread and other food items. Tokens never expire.

Vendors may not give change back on Market Token purchases. Stop by the Information Hub to receive your SNAP tokens and look for the SNAP logo for participating vendors. Get more info on SNAP/EBT and how to apply.

SNAP/EBT

Orange Card: Market Tokens

Orange Card Holders: Receive $10 in Market tokens for fresh food and vegetables on Wednesdays, September 4th – October 23rd, 8am-12pm. Orange tokens may be spent on Wednesdays or Saturdays.

The tokens are valued at $1 and may be used at participating vendors for purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, seafood, milk, cheese, eggs, and honey.

Orange Card holders are asked to present their GCCN Orange Card and ID at the Information Hub. Vendors may not give change back on Market Token purchases.  Orange Card Market Tokens may be used at participating vendors displaying Orange Card token signs. 

Through a partnership with Guilford Community Care Network (GGCN), GFM founded the Orange Card Token Program to provide farm-fresh food to Guilford County residents in need.  Funding for the program is secured by GFM, Inc., and GGCN (501-c3 non-profits) with support from the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro and Guilford Adult Health, Inc. Get more info on this program.

Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) awards grants to States, U.S. Territories, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments to provide low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs). Several Market vendors accept the voucher. Vouchers are usually accepted June-September.

The SFMNP coupons can be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables from over 20 verified farmers at GFM. A list of the vendors is available at the Market Information Desk and participating vendors will display a FMNP program sign at their stall. Get more info on this program.

WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is associated with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC. Women, infants (over 4 months old) and children that have been certified to receive WIC program benefits. A variety of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs may be purchased with FMNP e-coupon at several Market vendors. Get more info on this program.

GFM Gift Tokens

GFM Gift Tokens

Share your love of local and the Curb Market with your family and friends. Available in our online Shop in $21 increments (includes $1 handling fee) that can be spent like cash with participating vendors. Includes small drawstring gift bag perfect for presenting and storing tokens. Orders of less than $20 can be purchased at the Information Hub during Saturday Market hours. 

Order online and pick up at the Information Hub the following Saturday between 8am and 11:30am. Over 24+ vendors accept GFM Gift Tokens.