Health Bucks

Health Bucks are $2 coupons that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all NYC farmers markets.

For more information, email farmersmarkets@health.nyc.gov.

How to get Health Bucks

Recipients of SNAP Benefits

Health Bucks help anyone who receives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as food stamps, to buy fresh, locally-grown produce. For every $5 spent at farmers markets using SNAP on an EBT card, you can get $2 in Health Bucks. Health Bucks are available year-round at NYC farmers markets that accept EBT.

• Watch: How People with SNAP Benefits Use Health Bucks

Community- and Faith-Based Organizations

Organizations may apply for free Health Bucks that they can then distribute to community members as an incentive to participate in nutrition education and other health-related activities.

Organizations can apply from mid-May through November. Qualifying organizations will receive Health Bucks starting July 1. Health Bucks are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Apply for free Health Bucks online.
• Complete the 2019 Application for Free Health Bucks (PDF) and email it to farmersmarkets@health.nyc.gov, or fax it to 347-396-4766.

Organizations can also purchase Health Bucks. For more information, email farmersmarkets@health.nyc.gov.

Pharmacy to Farm Prescriptions

People who receive SNAP benefits and have high blood pressure can get $30 in Health Bucks each month at select pharmacies. Patients filling a prescription for high blood pressure medication will receive a fruit and vegetable “prescription” that can be exchanged at a farmers market for Health Bucks.

To sign up for this program, visit one of the pharmacies listed below.