Food Assistance & Programs

The Federal Way Farmers Market proudly accepts SNAP/EBT, WIC, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, and more. See below and make sure to visit the Information Booth during the market to get started and learn how to stretch your food dollars at the market.

Use your EBT, P-EBT, or SunBucks card at the Information Booth to receive up to $10 per week, per card in Market Match vouchers.

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SNAP/EBT and SNAP Market Match

At more than 100 participating farmers markets and farm stands, customers who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/EBT benefits can stretch their food budget to buy more fruits and vegetables! We offer up to $10 in SNAP Market Match vouchers per week available for fresh fruits and vegetables!

Click here to learn more about SNAP Market Match

  • How do I use this at the market?
    • Visit the Information Booth at the market.
    • Swipe your EBT, P-EBT, or SunBucks card to receive market tokens and Market Match vouchers.
    • Use tokens and vouchers at participating vendor booths for eligible foods.

Which products are not eligible for SNAP Market Match?

SNAP Market Match currency cannot be used for:

  • Dried, canned, or frozen vegetables
  • Dried, canned, or frozen fruits (including jams/jellies, and fruit juice or cider)
  • Dried herbs
  • Nuts, seeds, eggs, baked goods, seafood or meats, and milk or cheese
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WIC Benefits

WIC participants can use eligible WIC benefits to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from participating farmers at the market. Many vendors accept WIC food benefits and vouchers, making it easy for families to shop locally and bring home fresh produce.

Click here to learn more about WIC

  • How do I use this at the market?
    • Visit the Information Booth at the market to get started.
    • Most vendors accept WIC and Senior Benefits Vouchers.
Washington State Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) benefit card shown over a background of fruits and vegetables.

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Fresh produce for seniors! The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program helps eligible seniors purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables directly from farmers. Seniors can use their SFMNP card or Senior Benefit Vouchers at participating vendor booths throughout the market season.

Click here to learn more about SFMNP

  • How do I use this at the market?
    • Visit the Information Booth at the market to get started.
    • Vendors will scan your card and participants will enter a PIN number to authorize purchases. Present your SFMNP benefit card to a participating vendor to purchase eligible produce and honey.
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SunBucks – Summer EBT

SunBucks provides grocery benefits during the summer months to help families purchase food when school is not in session. SunBucks cards can be used at the Information Booth at the market just like SNAP/EBT to receive tokens and Market Match vouchers for eligible foods. We offer up to $10 in SNAP Market Match vouchers per week available for fresh fruits and vegetables!

Click here to learn more about SunBucks

  • How do I use this at the market?
    • Visit the Information Booth at the market to get started.
    • Swipe your EBT, P-EBT, or SunBucks card to receive market tokens and Market Match vouchers.
    • Use tokens and vouchers at participating vendor booths for eligible foods.

Market Coupons

Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in partnership with the City of Federal Way.

$10 Healthy Senior Voucher (ages 65+)

Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in partnership with the City of Federal Way, the Healthy Senior Voucher program offers $10 in vouchers to seniors aged 65 and older, redeemable at farmers market vendor booths for fresh produce.

These vouchers can be used directly with participating vendors at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

Seniors can stop by the Information Booth at the market to pick up vouchers and get assistance on how to use them.

Participating vendor booths display signs indicating acceptance of Senior Benefit Vouchers. Vouchers are first come, first serve each week.

Example Healthy Senior Voucher graphic for the Federal Way Farmers Market showing a $10 voucher for ages 65 and older valid for fruits and vegetables at vendor stalls.

$5 Healthy Kids Voucher (ages 3-14)

Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in partnership with the City of Federal Way, the Healthy Kids Coupon program offers $5 in vouchers to children aged 14 and under, redeemable at farmers market vendor booths for fresh fruits and vegetables.

These vouchers can be used directly with participating vendors at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

Kids can visit the Information Booth at the Federal Way Farmers Market to receive their coupon and learn how to use it.

Participating vendor booths display signs indicating they accept Healthy Kids Coupons. Coupons are available on a first-come, first-served basis each week.

Example Healthy Kids Coupon graphic for the Federal Way Farmers Market showing a $5 voucher for ages 3–14 valid for fruits and vegetables at vendor stalls.

Thank you Market Sponsors!

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