SNAP / 3SquaresVT & Other Food Benefits
Capital City Farmers Market makes it easy for you to use your SNAP (3SquaresVT) benefits to access local food. We accept EBT cards as well as benefits deposited directly to another account. You may redeem your benefits at the EBT Tent located near the market entrance.
3 SquaresVT/SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. In fact, SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) works with key stakeholders in every state to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits.
Crop Cash
Crop Cash is a double-value coupon program that promotes the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at farmers markets that accept 3SquaresVT/SNAP benefits. In essence, Crop Cash is an incentive dollar that is earned for 3SquaresVT/SNAP purchases for use on the future purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, seeds, and starts at the market. Coupons are marked specifically to each Market and available year round. NOFA-VT manages this program.
Farm to Family
Farm to Family is a program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These coupons are in denominations of $6.00 and helps individuals buy fresh fruits and vegetables, locally grown from Vermont farms and at Farmers Markets. Look for vendors at our Market with the Farm to Family Program sign to accept your coupons.
EBT Cash
If You Receive Benefits as EBT Cash or Direct Deposit
You will need to bring a copy of your most recent Notice of Decision letter to verify your eligibility.
After verification, market staff will issue you an eligibility sticker or card.
How to Get a Copy of Your Notice of Decision
By Phone
Call the Vermont Benefits Service Center:
1-800-479-6151
Ask them to mail you a copy of your most recent Notice of Decision.
Online or Through Your Case Worker
If you receive 3SquaresVT benefits directly, you may be able to:
Download or upload a copy from your benefits account
Request a copy from your assigned case worker
Good News: You Only Need to Verify Once
Once your eligibility has been verified at your first participating Vermont farmers market, your Crop Cash status will be recognized at all participating Vermont markets for the remainder of the season.
Questions?
Visit the Market Manager's Tent during market hours. Staff are happy to help you access the benefits available to you and answer any questions about Crop Cash, SNAP/3SquaresVT, and eligible purchases.