WALPOLE, N.H. – The Granite State Market Match program allows SNAP/EBT users to double the value of their benefits when shopping at participating farmers markets, community supported agriculture programs (CSAs), and farm stands in New Hampshire.
SNAP/EBT users can receive 50% off at participating farm stands and CSAs, and receive a dollar-for-dollar match at participating farmers markets. For example, spend $10 in SNAP/EBT benefits at a farmers market and receive an additional $10 to spend on fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit.
Not only does Granite State Market Match provide access to affordable, local food for SNAP/EBT customers, it also provides economic benefits to the participating vendors, farmers, and host communities. Market Match benefits farmers by expanding their client base and benefits community members by making healthy food more affordable.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are 50% off for SNAP/EBT customers at the following locations: Pete’s Stand, Route 12 in Walpole across from Tractor Supply, daily from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Green Wagon Farm Stand, Court Street in Keene between 7-11 and Savings Bank of Walpole, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Sunday, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Picadilly Farm, on Parrish Road in Winchester and at pop-up markets; Whittaker’s Homestead, Forest Road in Alstead, Wednesday-Sunday, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday holiday hours vary); Farmers’ Market of Keene, Gilbo Ave. in Keene, Saturdays, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; and Hillside Springs Farm Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA), Comerford Road in Westmoreland, 50% off CSA shares.
Please note that hours may vary. Due to this, we suggest that you call participating locations ahead of time.
The Cheshire County Conservation District is the regional lead for offering Granite State Market Match in Cheshire County, N.H. If you have questions about using this program as a SNAP/EBT customer, would like materials to help promote this program, or if you have a farm stand, farmers market, or CSA and would like to begin accepting SNAP benefits and/or offering Granite State Market Match, please email info@cheshireconservation.org or call 603-904-3011.
Learn more about the Granite State Market Match program and double your dollar today at www.cheshireconservation.org/gsmm.
This program is made possible through support from The Center for Population Health at Cheshire Medical Center to increase community members’ access to healthy foods and advance the priority areas of the Healthy Monadnock Alliance.
Expansion of the Granite State Market Match program within Cheshire County is a partnership between the Cheshire County Conservation District, the New Hampshire Food Bank, Wholesome Wave, and the Healthy Monadnock Alliance.