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
For every $2 spent at farmers markets using SNAP on an EBT card, you can get $2 in Health Bucks up to $10 per day. Health Bucks are available year-round at NYC farmers markets that accept EBT.
Community- and Faith-Based Organizations
Organizations can apply to receive free Health Bucks to distribute to community members as an incentive to participate in nutrition education and other health-related activities.
You can submit an application for free Health Bucks online, or email the below application form to farmersmarkets@health.nyc.gov.
- 2022 Application for Free Health Bucks (fillable PDF)
Health Bucks are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
If your organization would like to purchase Health Bucks coupons, email farmersmarkets@health.nyc.gov for more information.
Additional Resources
- Year-Round Farmers Market List 2022 (PDF)
Other Languages: Español - Health Bucks Toolkit 2021 (PDF)
- Nutrition Education Handouts for Adults (English/Spanish) (PDF)
- Low-Cost Farmers Market Recipes (English/Spanish) (PDF)
- Health Bucks Monthly Distribution Log (PDF)