The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program helps those with SNAP (formerly food stamps) access fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets in Hood River and The Dalles.
The Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program helps those with SNAP (formerly food stamps) access fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets in Hood River and The Dalles.
HOOD RIVER — Hood River Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fifth and Columbia parking lot across from Full Sail Brewing. Market shoppers receive free parking beside the market on the west side of the parking lot, anywhere west of Seventh Street or on Wasco Street.
Customers can shop for a wide selection of farm-fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, baked goods, beverages, meat, line-caught fish and so much more. While the focus of the market is on food, local makers and crafters will also showcase their hand-made products.
SNAP EBT (formerly known as food stamps) customers can receive up to an additional $40 free to shop at the market when they use their EBT card. To use a SNAP card at the market, visit the market info booth (the orange tent). When a customer purchases $20 in SNAP market tokens, they will receive an extra $20 in tokens and $20 in Double Up Food Bucks. SNAP tokens can be spent on any SNAP eligible items from market vendors like fresh produce, meat, cheese, bread, and food-producing plant starts. Double Up Food Bucks can be spent on fresh vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, fruits and food-producing plant starts. SNAP cards and Summer EBT (or “Sun Bucks”) from any state are accepted.
The market also accepts WIC and Senior Farmers Market vouchers. Plus, the first 20 kids to visit the market can receive a free $2 token to buy their own fruits or vegetables.
This is Gorge Grown Food Network’s 18th year managing the Gorge’s most robust farmers market; 2023 was the farmers market’s most successful season to date and Gorge Grown Food Network anticipates more growth this year.
Gorge Grown Food Network’s mission is to build a resilient, local food system that improves the health and well-being of the community. Visit www.gorgegrown.com or call 541-490-6420 for more information.
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