Health Bucks

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

How to get Health Bucks

Farmers Market Shoppers with SNAP Benefits

Health Bucks provide New Yorkers who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as food stamps, with additional purchasing power to buy fresh, locally-grown produce. For every $5 spent at farmers markets using SNAP on an EBT card, shoppers receive $2 in Health Bucks. Health Bucks are available year-round at NYC farmers markets that accept EBT.

Community Organizations

Community organizations may apply to receive Health Bucks to distribute to clients as an incentive to support nutrition education and other health-related activities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and qualifying organizations will receive Health Bucks beginning July 1st. Health Bucks are available on a first-come first-served basis as the quantity of coupons is limited.

Purchase Health Bucks

If your organization would like to purchase Health Bucks coupons, please email farmersmarkets@health.nyc.gov for more information.

Pharmacy to Farm Prescriptions

Pharmacy to Farm Prescriptions gives SNAP participants with high blood pressure $30 in Health Bucks each month to buy fruits and vegetables from NYC farmers markets. Patients filling a prescription for high blood pressure medication receive a fruit and vegetable “prescription” that is exchanged at a nearby farmers market for Health Bucks. Visit a participating pharmacy below to sign up.