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" UP TO $20 (cap effective as of 9/26/21) OR 
• Every dollar spent in SNAP/EBT benefits per week will be matched with one dollar in Maine Harvest Bucks up to a maximum benefit of $20 in Maine Harvest Bucks per week
• 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
• The program is offered year round at summer AND winter markets
• Current Maine Harvest Bucks coupons will no longer be valid for redemption after 4/31/22 so make sure to spend them soon!

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 state and funded by the USDA’s Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive grant (FINI).