From press release
Through Oct. 31, when you spend 3SquaresVT/SNAP benefits at participating farmers markets, you’ll receive extra money to spend on local food. Anyone who receives 3SquaresVT/SNAP benefits is automatically eligible to get Crop Cash. There is no additional application for this program.
Crop Cash is Northeast Organic Farming Association’s (NOFA-VT) SNAP incentive program. When shopping at a participating farmers market and using EBT benefits, Crop Cash multiplies your buying power.
There are almost 40 Vermont markets participating this year.
A person can use up to $20 of their SNAP benefits and receive double the amount in FranceEE Crop Cash coupons. For example, if you use $10 in benefits, you will receive $20 in additional Crop Cash Coupons. Your $10 has turned into $30! Spending $20 of SNAP benefits will give you an extra $40 in Crop Cash benefits!
This year, there are two kinds of Crop Cash: Crop Cash and Crop Cash Plus. Based on how you receive EBT benefits, you will either have a combination of these or all Crop Cash Plus.
Crop Cash Plus enables you to buy any EBT eligible item, which includes fruits, vegetables, dairy, eggs, meat, and cold prepared foods like bread.
The coupons have an expiration date, so you can save them for another day (or another market).
For more information about Crop Cash and a list of all the participating farmers markets, please visit NOFA’s website at tinyurl.com/CropCash.
For more information about Crop Cash, and how to apply for EBT if you are a senior, please visit tinyurl.com/VTCropCash.