Matching Program Returns in 2024

Matching Program Returns in 2024

Great news! The SNAP Matching Program has been funded for the 2024 market season. Thank you to the generosity of our partners and grantors for making the Market and Matching Program possible.

Visit the Info Booth – Look for the Yellow & White Tent

Community members shopping with EBT (such as SNAP or Summer EBT/SUN Bucks) should stop by the market’s Info Booth to obtain tokens with their EBT card, and receive a bonus match of up to $20 in free Market Money & Food Bucks per market visit.

Senior and WIC customers with FMNP vouchers (often called farmers market checks), should also stop by the Info Booth for a match!

Examples of how it works:

Our volunteers will walk you through the program so you can make the most of your dollars at the market, bringing home more fresh food for your family.

Amount of EBT/SNAP you want to useSNAP Tokens ReceivedCombination of Market Money & Food Bucks ReceivedTotal available to spend
$8.00$8.00 (16x fifty-cent tokens)$8.00$16.00
$20.00$20.00 (40x fifty-cent tokens)$20.00$40.00
$30.00$30.00 (60x fifty-cent tokens)$20.00$50.00
Match is available while funding lasts. Maximum match is $20.00 per market visit. The program is well-funded this year, so we are hopeful that we will have funds available throughout the entire season!

Why we do this:

We value the great taste and health benefits of fresh, local food. We believe that good local food should be accessible to everyone, regardless of income. Oftentimes, SNAP benefits cannot cover all a household needs to have nutritious meals–that’s where our Matching Program comes in: we provide extra dollars to help boost buying power at the market. All the while, these funds support local farmers with the purchase of their products. It’s great for our area residents and our local farmers!

Want to know…. “Do I Qualify for SNAP?”

Fill out this form! You will be connected with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. They can help connect you with local resources including:

> Drive-up and Walk-in Distributions
> Food for Kids/Teens
> Food Pantries
> Senior Box Program
> SNAP
> And More!

Visit this link to provide your information, and a Food Bank representative will reach out to you within 2-3 business days.