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Fresh Food for Everyone
Food Access & Shopping Programs
The Emporia Farmers Market is committed to making fresh, local food more accessible for everyone in our community.
We proudly participate in several food assistance and nutrition programs that help individuals, families, and seniors stretch their grocery dollars while supporting local farmers and vendors.
Whether you’re shopping with SNAP benefits, participating in senior nutrition programs, or simply looking for affordable fresh food, we welcome you at the market.
SNAP/EBT Benefits
The Emporia Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT benefits for eligible food purchases.
SNAP participants can use their benefits to purchase a variety of fresh, local foods from participating vendors at the market.
Eligible SNAP Purchases May Include:
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Fresh fruits and vegetables
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Bread and baked goods
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Meat and eggs
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Honey
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Food-producing plants and herbs
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Other approved food items
Using Your SNAP/EBT Cards at the Market
1: Visit the Market Information Booth
Find our helpful staff in the kiosk in the middle of the parking lot.
2: Swipe your EBT Card
We will run your card at the Market Info Booth and give you tokens to spend with our Vendors on SNAP-eligible items.
3: Use Your Tokens
Shop with your tokens with participating vendors.
Double Up Food Bucks
Double Your Fresh Produce Dollars
The market participates in the Double Up Food Bucks program, which helps SNAP shoppers purchase even more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Through this program:
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SNAP dollars spent at the market can be matched with additional funds
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Matching benefits can be used specifically for fresh fruits and vegetables
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The program helps families increase access to healthy, local food while supporting regional growers
Double Up Food Bucks is designed to make nutritious food more affordable and accessible for Kansas families.
Please visit the market information booth during market hours for current matching details and participation information.
Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP)
The Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) helps eligible seniors purchase fresh, locally grown food directly from authorized farmers at participating markets.
Eligible participants may receive benefits to purchase:
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Fresh fruits and vegetables
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Herbs
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Locally produced honey
The Emporia Farmers Market also provides additional matching dollars for qualifying seniors while supplies last.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for KSFMNP, participants generally must:
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Be 60 years of age or older
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Meet income eligibility guidelines
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Apply through participating agencies such as Lyon County ECKAN
Enrollment dates and availability may vary seasonally.