Want to learn to offer SNAP at your market? The following trainings walk you through the process. Feel free to reach out with additional questions!
SNAP Benefit Training #1 (application process and general overview of offering SNAP):
SNAP Benefit Training #2 (accounting and managing SNAP at market):
Clarification for Training #2—Markets must issue 1099s to vendors only if the following requirements are met:
—Market has 50 or more vendors AND
—They have paid a particular vendor for more than 200 transactions totaling over $20k in any given year
SNAP Cohort #3 (application walkthrough):
FNS help line (for checking status of application): 877-823-4369
Wooden token vendor: https://www.ot-wooden-nickel.com
Link to FNS application walkthrough document for markets: https://fns-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/media/file/Farmers-Market-Application-Guidance.pdf
Summary of Accepting SNAP at Market:
Additional Resources:
Visit the USDA for information on accepting SNAP at your farmers market or retail store.
Farmers Market Coalition Guide to Accepting SNAP at Farmers Markets