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When you use your SNAP benefits, Double Up matches your fruit and vegetable purchases dollar for dollar (up to $20 a day). That means you and your family get twice the fresh fruits and veggies.
Since 2014, thousands of New York families have used Double Up Food Bucks to buy more than 4.9 million pounds of healthy food.
Am I eligible to use Double Up Food Bucks?
- If you use SNAP, you can use Double Up
- Some locations may require a quick sign-up at a cashier or information booth
Turn an Apple a Day into Two Apples a Day
When you spend your SNAP benefits, Double Up matches your fruit and vegetable purchases dollar for dollar, up to $20 a day. That means you and your family get twice the fresh fruits and veggies.
If you use SNAP, you’re automatically eligible for Double Up. It’s easy as pie.
Two Ways to Shop with Double Up Food Bucks
At the
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
At the
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
At the Grocery Store
View the steps below to see how you can dig into twice the fruits and veggies at the grocery store
At the Farmers Market
View the steps below to see how you can dig into twice the fruits and veggies at the grocery store
1
Find a participating store near you
With more than 220 participating locations across New York, it’s easy to find one close to you.
2
Ask how Double Up Food Bucks works at your local store
Grocery store staff are ready to help you get started.
Grocery stores may use coupons, a store loyalty card, or the Double Up Food Bucks card. Your local store’s cashier will be happy to explain how it works at their location. If you’re given a coupon, don’t forget to bring it the next time you shop.
3
Shop for fruits and veggies
As you shop, don’t forget to explore all the fresh local produce grown right here in New York!
4
Pay with your SNAP benefits and get Double Up Food Bucks
For every dollar you spend on fruits and veggies with your SNAP benefits, the grocery store will match it dollar for dollar – between $5 – $20 a day depending upon the participating location. Large grocery store chains will match your purchase up to $5 a day, and automatically print up to a $5 coupon that you can redeem on your next purchase. Small independent, local and co-op grocery stores, will match up to $20 a day. You can use Double Up Food Bucks to buy even more fruits and veggies at that store the next time you shop. It’s that simple.
1
Find a participating farmers market near you
With more than 200 participating locations across New York, it’s easy to find a farmers market near you.
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Look for a Market Manager or the information booth
Before you shop, go to the farmers market info booth and ask about Double Up Food Bucks. Market staff are ready to help you get started.
3
Get your SNAP and Double Up tokens
Let the farmers market staff know how much you want to spend from your SNAP benefits at the market.
For every $2 you spend from your SNAP benefits, you will get $2 in Double Up Food Bucks.
Many markets use tokens for both SNAP benefits and Double Up Food Bucks. Some use the Double Up Food Bucks card instead of tokens. The Double Up card matches your SNAP purchases dollar for dollar.
4
Shop for food
Use your SNAP tokens to buy any SNAP-eligible foods, including bread and meat, and your Double Up tokens to buy any fruits and vegetables grown in New York. From apples to zucchini, an entire alphabet of produce is available to you.
At the
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
At the
Farmers Market
Farmers Market
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Frequently Asked Questions
Statewide, more than 220 grocery stores, farmers markets, mobile markets, and corner stores participate in Double Up. Find a location or call us at 800-682-5016 to find a participating site near you.
If you shop with a Double Up card you can call the number on the back of the card or ask a staff member at the market or store you are visiting to check your balance for you.
You can recommend a location to us or call us at 800-682-5016 to tell us where you want Double Up to take root in your area.
Visit our Community Resources page for other New York food assistance resources to help you and your family.
As of July 2024, Tops Markets is offering Double Up Food Bucks NY in these locations:
- Jefferson-Riley Tops located at 1275 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14208
- Portage Road Tops located at 1000 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
- West Avenue Tops located at 450 West Ave., Rochester, NY 14611
- Upper Falls Tops located at 285 Upper Falls Blvd., Rochester, NY 14605
- East Ridge Tops located at 999 East Ridge Rd., Rochester, NY 14621
At these Tops Market locations, SNAP shoppers can earn up to a $5 coupon (printed at the checkout) on SNAP produce purchases, which can be used towards fresh produce on a future visit.
Wegmans and Walmart do yet not participate in our program.
As the program continues to grow, additional locations and grocery stores may be added. Check back often for updates and new locations. Find one near you
For more questions and answers, visit our FAQ page.
Unprocessed, fresh produce qualifies for purchase with Double Up Food Bucks, such as:
- Raw, whole fruits and vegetables
- Produce bearing plants
- Minimally cut fruit and vegetables with no additives
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