Question 1

Do you accept the Senior Card?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have multiple vendors that accept the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program card. You can use your card for purchases such as fruits, vegetables, and honey.

Question 2

How do I use SNAP dollars at the O Grows farmers market?

Accepted Answer

You can use your SNAP dollars at the O Grows farmers market by coming to the O Grows table. There, our staff will run your card for the amount that you request, and then we will give you wooden tokens which match the amount you withdrew from your SNAP card. You can then use these to make purchases from vendors at the market.

Question 3

What if I don't use all my SNAP dollars?

Accepted Answer

If you come to the O Grows farmers market and withdraw money from your SNAP card to use at the market, but do not use all your withdrawn funds, you can come back to the O Grows table and we will refund your leftover tokens. Tokens must be presented in order to receive refund. You can also keep your tokens to use at a later O Grows farmers market.

Question 4

How do I become a vendor?

Accepted Answer

To become a vendor, we first ask that you fill out our Vendor Registration form. You can find that here.

Question 5

How do I participate in Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB)?

Accepted Answer

If you receive SNAP, you may ask to participate in DUFB when making your SNAP withdrawal. There is no additional cost to you. We are able to match SNAP dollars up to $40 per market. As these tokens are provided at no cost, there is no refund for DUFB tokens. These tokens can be used for fruit and vegetable purchases only.

Question 6

Is the O Grows farmers market rain or shine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the farmers market is rain or shine. Unless our tents all blow away or a great flood comes, we will be out there!

FAQ

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