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How to Use Your SNAP Benefits at Farmers’ Markets Supporting healthy families and our local farmers!
To find a participating farmers’ market in your area, go towww.onieproject.org/programs/farmers-markets/
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is an equal opportunity provider.
What you can buy with SNAPFruits and vegetables Meat, fish and poultry Dairy products BreadJams and honeySauces and soups Baked goods (wrapped, labeled and intended for home consumption) Plants that grow foodSeeds that produce food
What you cannot buy with SNAPFood meant to be eaten on-site Hot foods Beer, wine or liquor Tobacco products Nonfood Items Vitamins and medicines
OKDHS Pub. No. 10-12 Revised 12/16This publication is authorized by the Oklahoma Commis-sion for Human Services in accordance with state and fed-eral regulations and printed by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services at a cost of $456.93 for 4,043 copies. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clear-inghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. OK-DHS offices may request copies on ADM-9 (23AM009E) electronic supply orders. Members of the public may obtain copies by contacting OKDHS Design Services at 1-877-283-4113 (toll free), by faxing an order to (405) 962-1740, or by downloading a copy at www.okdhs.org/library/pubs.
How to Use Your SNAP Benefits at Farmers’ Markets
Supporting healthy families and our local farmers!
How to Shop
Farmers’ markets are typically open seasonally (spring, summer and fall), although some oper-ate year-round. Participating farmers’ markets and operating hours may be found online atwww.okdhs.org/programsandservices/food/snap/docs/farmersmarkets.htm
When you go to a participating market, bring your Access Oklahoma EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card to the table with the sign that says “SNAP/EBT accepted here.” Then, swipe your card in the market’s portable EBT process-ing machine, and you will receive a specific amount of tokens, in the amount you request, to spend at stands at that market.
Be sure to bring a sturdy bag or basket to hold your purchases and wear comfortable shoes for walking as you browse the stands.
Bring a grocery list. You may find many items you normally purchase at a grocery store – and it keeps you focused on buying what you need.
Get there early for the best selection. Many vendors sell the same items, but may have different prices. Preview all the stands and tables before making your purchase.
Any unused tokens may be kept for the next time you shop at that market, or refunded back to your Access Oklahoma card. Tokens do not expire, however they are specific to each market and may not be transferred between markets.
Each season brings new and different foods at the farmers’ market. Many vendors offer samples for you to taste. It’s a great way to discover new flavors.
Locally and regionally harvested fruits and vegetables by season:
Spring/SummerApricotsAsparagusBerriesCherriesCornGrapesGreen beansMelonsPeachesPeasPeppersPlums
Spring-FallBeetsCarrotsGreensHerbsLettuceRadishesSpinach
Summer/FallApplesBroccoliSummer squashTomatoesBrussels sprouts
FallGarlicOnionsPearsPumpkinsSquashSweet potatoesTurnips
“Farmers’ markets do more than just help Americans feed their families healthy meals. They help America’s family farmers.” - Former First Lady Michelle Obama
Did you know that you can use your Access Oklahoma card to purchase fruits, vegetables and other food items at farmers’ markets? Locally grown produce arrives at the market more quickly and fresher than those transported long distances from other regions and countries.
What’s more, buying fresh, locally grown food is not only good for your family, it is also good for local farmers and our local economy. You can even meet the farmer who produced your food and get tips and recipes on how best to prepare their products.
“Farmers’ markets do more than just help Americans feed their families healthy meals. They help America’s family farmers.” - Former First Lady Michelle Obama
Did you know that you can use your Access Oklahoma card to purchase fruits, vegetables and other food items at farmers’ markets? Locally grown produce arrives at the market more quickly and fresher than those transported long distances from other regions and countries.
What’s more, buying fresh, locally grown food is not only good for your family, it is also good for local farmers and our local economy. You can even meet the farmer who produced your food and get tips and recipes on how best to prepare their products.
Each season brings new and different foods at the farmers’ market. Many vendors offer samples for you to taste. It’s a great way to discover new flavors.
Locally and regionally harvested fruits and vegetables by season:
Spring/SummerApricotsAsparagusBerriesCherriesCornGrapesGreen beansMelonsPeachesPeasPeppersPlums
Spring-FallBeetsCarrotsGreensHerbsLettuceRadishesSpinach
Summer/FallApplesBroccoliSummer squashTomatoesBrussels sprouts
FallGarlicOnionsPearsPumpkinsSquashSweet potatoesTurnips
How to Shop
Farmers’ markets are typically open seasonally (spring, summer and fall), although some oper-ate year-round. Participating farmers’ markets and operating hours may be found online atwww.okdhs.org/programsandservices/food/snap/docs/farmersmarkets.htm
When you go to a participating market, bring your Access Oklahoma EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card to the table with the sign that says “SNAP/EBT accepted here.” Then, swipe your card in the market’s portable EBT process-ing machine, and you will receive a specific amount of tokens, in the amount you request, to spend at stands at that market.
Be sure to bring a sturdy bag or basket to hold your purchases and wear comfortable shoes for walking as you browse the stands.
Bring a grocery list. You may find many items you normally purchase at a grocery store – and it keeps you focused on buying what you need.
Get there early for the best selection. Many vendors sell the same items, but may have different prices. Preview all the stands and tables before making your purchase.
Any unused tokens may be kept for the next time you shop at that market, or refunded back to your Access Oklahoma card. Tokens do not expire, however they are specific to each market and may not be transferred between markets.
How to Shop
Farmers’ markets are typically open seasonally (spring, summer and fall), although some oper-ate year-round. Participating farmers’ markets and operating hours may be found online atwww.okdhs.org/programsandservices/food/snap/docs/farmersmarkets.htm
When you go to a participating market, bring your Access Oklahoma EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card to the table with the sign that says “SNAP/EBT accepted here.” Then, swipe your card in the market’s portable EBT process-ing machine, and you will receive a specific amount of tokens, in the amount you request, to spend at stands at that market.
Be sure to bring a sturdy bag or basket to hold your purchases and wear comfortable shoes for walking as you browse the stands.
Bring a grocery list. You may find many items you normally purchase at a grocery store – and it keeps you focused on buying what you need.
Get there early for the best selection. Many vendors sell the same items, but may have different prices. Preview all the stands and tables before making your purchase.
Any unused tokens may be kept for the next time you shop at that market, or refunded back to your Access Oklahoma card. Tokens do not expire, however they are specific to each market and may not be transferred between markets.
“Farmers’ markets do more than just help Americans feed their families healthy meals. They help America’s family farmers.” - Former First Lady Michelle Obama
Did you know that you can use your Access Oklahoma card to purchase fruits, vegetables and other food items at farmers’ markets? Locally grown produce arrives at the market more quickly and fresher than those transported long distances from other regions and countries.
What’s more, buying fresh, locally grown food is not only good for your family, it is also good for local farmers and our local economy. You can even meet the farmer who produced your food and get tips and recipes on how best to prepare their products.
Each season brings new and different foods at the farmers’ market. Many vendors offer samples for you to taste. It’s a great way to discover new flavors.
Locally and regionally harvested fruits and vegetables by season:
Spring/SummerApricotsAsparagusBerriesCherriesCornGrapesGreen beansMelonsPeachesPeasPeppersPlums
Summer/FallApplesBroccoliSummer squashTomatoesBrussels sprouts
Spring-FallBeetsCarrotsGreensHerbsLettuceRadishesSpinach
FallGarlicOnionsPearsPumpkinsSquashSweet potatoesTurnips
How to Use Your SNAP Benefits at Farmers’ Markets
To find a participating farmers’ market in your area, go towww.onieproject.org/programs/farmers-markets/
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is an equal opportunity provider.
OKDHS Pub. No. 10-12 Revised 12/16This publication is authorized by the Oklahoma Commis-sion for Human Services in accordance with state and fed-eral regulations and printed by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services at a cost of $456.93 for 4,043 copies. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clear-inghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. OK-DHS offices may request copies on ADM-9 (23AM009E) electronic supply orders. Members of the public may obtain copies by contacting OKDHS Design Services at 1-877-283-4113 (toll free), by faxing an order to (405) 962-1740, or by downloading a copy at www.okdhs.org/library/pubs.
Supporting healthy families and our local farmers!
What you can buy with SNAPFruits and vegetables Meat, fish and poultry Dairy products BreadJams and honeySauces and soups Baked goods (wrapped, labeled and intended for home consumption) Plants that grow foodSeeds that produce food
What you cannot buy with SNAPFood meant to be eaten on-site Hot foods Beer, wine or liquor Tobacco products Nonfood Items Vitamins and medicines
How to Use Your SNAP Benefits at Farmers’ Markets
What you can buy with SNAPFruits and vegetables Meat, fish and poultry Dairy products BreadJams and honeySauces and soups Baked goods (wrapped, labeled and intended for home consumption) Plants that grow foodSeeds that produce food
What you cannot buy with SNAPFood meant to be eaten on-site Hot foods Beer, wine or liquor Tobacco products Nonfood Items Vitamins and medicines
Supporting healthy families and our local farmers!
To find a participating farmers’ market in your area, go towww.onieproject.org/programs/farmers-markets/
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services is an equal opportunity provider.
OKDHS Pub. No. 10-12 Revised 12/16This publication is authorized by the Oklahoma Commis-sion for Human Services in accordance with state and fed-eral regulations and printed by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services at a cost of $456.93 for 4,043 copies. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clear-inghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. OK-DHS offices may request copies on ADM-9 (23AM009E) electronic supply orders. Members of the public may obtain copies by contacting OKDHS Design Services at 1-877-283-4113 (toll free), by faxing an order to (405) 962-1740, or by downloading a copy at www.okdhs.org/library/pubs.
