Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

The Downtown Farmers Market accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/EBT) payments using a wooden token program at both our Saturday and Winter markets. The Market’s goal, with the vendors as partners, is to offer opportunities for families who receive food stamp benefits to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and other eligible products at the Market. 

The Downtown Farmers Market also participates in the Double Up Food Bucks program in partnership with the Salt Lake Health Department. See Double Up Food Bucks for more information.

SNAP recipients may use their EBT card to purchase tokens, valued at $1 each, at the designated EBT Exchange booth near the center of 300 W., on the north side of Pioneer Park. All Downtown Farmers Market vendors accept these tokens for eligible food items.

USDA SNAP Program Rules

Wooden tokens CAN be used to buy foods for the household, such as:

• Breads (including muffins and pastries), grains and cereals
• Fruits and vegetables 
• Meats, fish, poultry, and dairy products 
• Food-producing seeds and plants
• Packaged foods that are intended to be eaten at home (salsa, spreads, hummus)

Wooden tokens CANNOT be used to buy:

• Nonfood and/or craft items
• Ready to eat hot foods
• Hot beverages

Green tokens (Double Up Food Bucks) can be used to purchase only fresh fruits and vegetables. See Double Up Food Bucks for more information.