The Fresh Bucks program on San Juan Island is back at the San Juan Island Farmers Market. If you are income eligible, please complete this short application form online or come to the Farmers Market booth on Saturday to enroll.
Fresh Bucks is a San Juan Island program that helps those who live at or below 200% of the Federal poverty Level buy more nutritious food. You will receive up to $20 per individual or up to $40 for 2+ household in Fresh Bucks every Saturday to spend on locally grown fresh produce, meat, eggs, and other SNAP eligible foods when shopping at the San Juan Island Farmers Market.
Please visit the San Juan Island Farmers Market Booth each Saturday to pick up your Fresh Bucks. The SJI Farmers Market is open on Saturdays at Brickworks Building 150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor from 9:30-1:30 PM.
WHY FRESH BUCKS?
Fresh Bucks supports access to healthy food choices and reduces food insecurity. More reasons the Fresh Bucks program makes sense include:
The program provides low-income community members the opportunity to buy locally grown foods, improves food access for all, and supports local growers/producers.
These positive outcomes bring more users to the Farmers Market, generating business in the local community. The USDA estimates that every $1.00 of supplemental nutrition assistance generates $1.79 in economic stimulus.
HOW DO I QUALIFY?
If you think you may be income-eligible for Fresh Bucks you can fill out an application online or in person at the Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center, San Juan County Health and Community Services, and on Saturdays at the Farmers Market Manager booth.
