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SNAP Matching at the Lake Oswego Farmers' Market
The federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides low-income households with electronic benefits that they can use to purchase eligible foods at most grocery stores and participating farmers’ markets. In the state of Oregon, these SNAP funds are administered through Oregon Trail Cards. The LO Farmers’ Market accepts Oregon Trail cards. Cardholders may purchase $1 tokens, which may be used in lieu of cash to purchase eligible goods at the Farmers’ Market.
Thanks to a generous sponsorship from CottageCare, the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market offers a weekly match program of up to $20 per SNAP purchase. This increases food access by up to $80 per month.
How it Works:
- Go to the Parks & Recreation Merchant Services Booth (located next to the pergola) at the Market.
- Swipe your Oregon Trail card for tokens to buy SNAP eligible foods.
- Through sponsorships from CottageCare, LOFM will match up to $20 a day for eligible foods.
- Shop at the LO Market!
What can I buy with my SNAP dollars?
Fruits, vegetables, breads, meats, fish, poultry, dairy products and seed plants that produce food for the household to eat. Alcohol, hot foods, and nonfood items including artisan goods are not eligible. No change may be given for $1 tokens.
WIC/Senior FDNP:
The Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program is a state-administered USDA Nutrition program that provides pre-printed checks to nutritionally at-risk young families enrolled in WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program and to eligible low-income seniors. FDNP recipients receive green $4 checks to spend directly with authorized farms who sell their own produce at the Market.
Oregon WIC Fruit & Veggie Vouchers:
Oregon WIC Fruit & Veggie voucher is a monthly benefit that is given to all women and children enrolled in the Oregon WIC Program. WIC Fruit & Veggie Vouchers come in $5, $6 and $10 denominations. WIC recipients may spend their money with authorized farmers at the Market.
