How it Works
Double Bucks will match your food purchases dollar for dollar at participating farmers’ markets. In other words, for every dollar you spend at a participating farmers’ market, you get an extra dollar to spend.
Who: If you participate in any of these programs, you can get Double Bucks;
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP)
- Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
- Durham Housing Authority (DHA) & Public Housing residents
How to get Double Bucks:
- Choose a market to visit.
- Go to the market information table.
- Decide how much you would like to spend on your EBT card OR in cash. (Cash can be used in lieu of EBT funds.)
- Get EXTRA MONEY in Double Bucks tokens. Market staff will swipe you card (or collect cash) and give you DOUBLE the amount in tokens!
What can be purchased: Double Bucks tokens can be used for any SNAP-eligible foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, bread, as well as plants and seeds to grow food. For more information on SNAP-Eligible foods visit: What Can SNAP Buy? | Food and Nutrition Service
Where: See the participating farmers’ markets and their hours below.
Seniors farmers' market nutrition Program
The NC Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a summer-only program that provides vouchers to eligible lower-income older adults to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh cut herbs at NC SFMNP certified farmers’ markets. Typically, the NC SFMNP season is from July 1 to September 30.
Bring your Senior FMNP vouchers to the market information table and get double the amount. Ex: $50 in S-FMNP vouchers = $100 to spend at market.
SFMNP vouchers can only be used for fruits, vegetables, honey, and cut herbs,
Double Bucks tokens can be used for any SNAP-eligible foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, bread, as well as plants and seeds to grow food.
For more information on SNAP-Eligible foods visit: What Can SNAP Buy? | Food and Nutrition Service and the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nuritiron Program visit: Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program | Food and Nutrition Service
*SFMNP benefits only accepted at participating markets. Check your local market prior to arrival.
WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP) is a summer-only program that provides vouchers to pregnant, recently pregnant, and breastfeeding women, infants and children under 5 years old who are eligible for WIC benefits. Typically, the NC WIC FMNP season is from July 1 to September 30.
Bring your WIC FMNP vouchers to the market information table and get double the amount. Ex: $30 in WIC FMNP vouchers = $60 to spend at market.
WIC FMNP vouchers can only be used for fruits and vegetables.
Double Bucks tokens can be used for any SNAP-eligible foods, such as fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, bread, as well as plants and seeds to grow food.
For more information on SNAP-Eligible foods visit: What Can SNAP Buy? | Food and Nutrition Service and the WIC Farmers’ Market Nuritiron Program visit: Farmers Market Nutrition Program | Food and Nutrition Service
*WIC FMNP benefits only accepted at participating markets. Check your local market prior to arrival.
Double Bucks Matters.
Double Bucks is revolutionizing the way Durham and Orange Counties address food insecurity. The program empowers customers to select and purchase top-quality, culturally appropriate local food with dignity. Participants report improvements in their overall and mental health, and a stronger sense of community inclusion.
In 2024, across eight Triangle farmers’ markets, 786 SNAP customers (along with additional WIC, senior, and public housing participants) benefited from the Double Bucks program. Nearly $277,000 was funneled into the local foods economy through SNAP, Double Bucks incentives, and FMNP vouchers, supporting both individuals and 208 farmers and vendors.
Double Bucks strengthens our local food system by supporting farmers, supports the economy by drawing SNAP and WIC funds and matching them, and supports the environment.
Testimonials:
“I think it is a great program helping people in need and having money go to farmers who are essential to local economy.” – DB customer
“Double bucks is a great program because generally farmers markets are a bit more expensive than usual. and we should help our local farmers.” – DB customer
“I love going to farmers markets and having SNAP token incentivizes me to go each week.” – DB customer
“I only get a few $ a month… this is the only way I can buy fruit + vegs… I love this program 🙂 Thank you” – DB customer
“I have MCAS and have to eat fresh food. It’s very expensive + DBS help a lot!” – DB customer
Find Your Local Market.
The Black Farmers' Market
Main Season (April – November) Closed During Winter
Durham Location: 1637 East Lawson Street,
Durham, NC 27703 Times: Every 1st & 3rd Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Raleigh Location: Southeast Raleigh YMCA 1436 Rock Quarry Rd Raleigh, NC Times: Every 2nd & 4th Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Website: blackfarmersmkt.org
Accepts Senior FMNP Benefits
Carrboro Farmers' Market
Address: 301 W Main St, Carrboro, NC (Carrboro Town Commons)
Main Season (April – October) Times: Every Saturday 7:00am to 12:00pm and Wednesday 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Winter Season (November – March) Times: Every Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm
Website: carrborofarmersmarket.com
Accepts FMNP Benefits
Chapel Hill Farmers' Market
Address: 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC (University Place)
Main Season (April – November) Times: Every Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm and Tuesday 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Winter Season (December – March) Times: Every Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm
Website: thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com
*Currently only accepting cash match. Not able to accept EBT/SNAP.
Accepts FMNP Benefits
Durham Farmers' Market
Address: 501 Foster St, Durham, NC (Durham Central Park)
Main Season (mid-March – mid-Nov) Times: Every Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm and Wednesday 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Winter Season (mid-Nov -mid-March) Times: Every Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm
Website: durhamfarmersmarket.com
Accepts FMNP Benefits
Eno River Farmers' Market
Address: 144 E Margaret Ln, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Main Season (April – November) Times: Every Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm
Winter Season (December – March) Times: Every Saturday 10:00am to 12:00pm
Website: enoriverfarmersmarket.com
Accepts FMNP Benefits
South Durham Farmers' Market
Address: 500 Park Offices Dr.
Durham, NC 27709 (Hub RTP)
Main Season (April – Mid-November) Times: Every Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm
Winter Season (Mid-November – March) Times: Every Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm
Website: southdurhamfarmersmarket.com
*Currently only accepting cash match. Not able to accept EBT/SNAP.
Accepts FMNP Benefits
North Durham Farmers' Market
Address: 1016 Old Oxford Rd Durham, NC (Soul Sanctuary)
Main Season (April – November) Times: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Closed During Winter (December – March)
Website: northdurhamfarmersmarket.com
Accepts FMNP Benefits
East Durham Market!
New! Get SNAP Double Bucks at East Durham Market!
Get Double Bucks 6 days a week at our convenient location!
Address: 306 S Driver St, Durham NC
Times: Tues-Fri 9am to 7pm and Sat-Sun 9am to 5pm
Doubles SNAP/EBT only.
Website: communitiesinpartnership.org/about-east-durham-market
Common Questions.
What can I buy with Double Bucks?
You can buy any SNAP eligible foods with your tokens. That means you can get fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheese, bread, and even fruit and vegetable plants and seeds!
For more information on SNAP-Eligible foods visit: What Can SNAP Buy? | Food and Nutrition Service
At what time of year does the program run?
Double Bucks is a year round program; however, please check your local market for seasonal hours. Some markets change hours during the winter months and some markets are closed during the winter.
Is there a limit to how much I can get doubled?
Participating Durham and Wake County Farmers’ Markets currenlty do not have a Double Bucks matching cap. Participating Orange County Farmers’ Markets have a $50 Double Bucks matching cap. Please verify with your local market, as this could change.
Do Double Bucks tokens expire?
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT (S-EBT), is a new federal program that helps families by giving them money to buy groceries during the summer when children are not in school.
Starting in summer of 2024, qualifying families will receive $120 per eligible child. SUN Bucks benefits are issued to debit-like cards (EBT cards) that can be used to purchase healthy foods at places like grocery stores and farmers’ markets. Sun Bucks will be matched through our Triangle Double Bucks program at participating markets.
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