Maine Harvest Bucks Program

Customers at the Lewiston Farmers' Market who use SNAP/EBT receive bonus fruits and vegetables at no extra cost thanks to the Maine Harvest Bucks program! 

Here is some information on the program"

• For every $1 in benefits a customer spends with their SNAP/EBT or Pine Tree Card they receive $1 in "Harvest Bucks" 
• Harvest Bucks are special coupons that can be used like money
• Harvest Bucks only can be used for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables and food bearing seedlings such as tomato plants 
• Harvest Bucks can be spent the same day or saved and spent at a later time in the season
• There is no limit on how much a customer receives in Harvest Bucks for the day; if a customer spends $50 they will receive $50 in coupons!
• The program is offered at both the summer and winter market

The Maine Harvest Bucks program varies across farmers' markets, farm stands, CSA's and retail outlets across the state. Make sure to check in with a market manager, farmer or retail manager to understand the unique rules! For a complete list of participating market places visit http://www.maineharvestbucks.org/

For a great overview of the program in general VIEW THIS VIDEO!
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The Maine Harvest Bucks program is organized and administered through the Maine Local Foods Access Network (MLFAN), a group of organizations collaborating to improve low-income access to food across the stateand funded by the USDA’s Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive grant (FINI).