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Stretch Your Food Budget at the Market!

We proudly accept Bridge Cards (SNAP) and participate in the Double Up Food Bucks program. We also have multiple vendors that accept WIC Produce Connection and Senior Project FRESH benefits.


EBT (SNAP) & DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS

HOW TO USE EBT (SNAP) & DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS

Step 1
Locate and walk up to the market welcome/token booth. The booth will have a sign displaying a message about tokens. 
Step 2
With our volunteer, determine and use your bridge card to access a desired amount of your benefits for market use.
Step 3 
​Receive your tokens to spend at market booths. This includes a FREE matched amount of Double Up Food Bucks Tokens! The match amount comes in $2 dollar increments (rounded down) and has a daily limit of $50. EBT tokens will be green and Double Up Food Bucks will be silver.

Tokens can be used on any market day throughout the 2026 season.


Common EBT (SNAP) & Double Up Foods Bucks Questions

What Can I purchase with my tokens?
For the EBT (green) tokens, the eligible items are largely edible groceries for the household that are not alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, hot prepared food, or medical/supplement items. For more information click here.

For Double Up food Bucks (silver) tokens you can only use them on Michigan Grown, farm fresh fruits and vegetables.

Where can I find more info or learn how to apply?
For the EBT (SNAP) click here.

For Double Up food Bucks anyone with SNAP benefits is automatically eligible (no application needed). For more info on the program click here.

PRODUCE CONNECTION INFO

HOW TO USE WIC PRODUCE CONNECTION

Step 1
Locate a vendor that accepts the program. Vendors will have signs up to identify that they participate in the program. You can also ask at the market welcome/token booth for assistance locating eligible vendors. 
Step 2
Identify and determine what you would like to purchase from the vendor. 
Step 3 
​Provide the vendor with the card associated with your program. They will be able to run your card and access your benefits in exchange for the selected goods.

Common Produce Connection Questions

What Can I purchase?
Largely cover fresh Michigan grown fruits and vegetables that are non-processed/unprepared,

Click here to see the published list of WIC Produce Connection eligible items.

Where can I find more info or learn how to apply?

Visit the WIC Produce Connection site by clicking here.


SENIOR PROJECT FRESH INFO

HOW TO USE SENIOR PROJECT FRESH

Step 1
Locate a vendor that accepts the program. Vendors will have signs up to identify that they participate in the program. You can also ask at the market welcome/token booth for assistance locating eligible vendors. 
Step 2
Identify and determine what you would like to purchase from the vendor. 
Step 3 
​Provide the vendor with the card associated with your program. They will be able to run your card and access your benefits in exchange for the selected goods.

Common Senior Project FRESH Questions

What Can I purchase?
Largely cover fresh Michigan grown fruits and vegetables that are non-processed/unprepared,

​Click here to see the published list of Senior Project FRESH eligible items.

Where can I find more info or learn how to apply?

Visit the Senior Project FRESH clicking here.

Location

SVRC Marketplace Pavilion
203 S. Washington Ave
Saginaw, MI 48607

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Phone: (989) 577-5583
​Email: [email protected]

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