Double Your SNAP Benefits at Local Farmers Markets!
With the Double Up Dakota program, every SNAP dollar spent on fresh produce at participating markets is matched, doubling your purchasing power for healthier food choices.
What is SNAP? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
What is SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of lower-income families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. Households or individuals with low income who meet certain requirements may be eligible for assistance based on income limits.
How do I receive and use my benefits?
Benefits are issued on EBT cards and can only be used to buy food products at participating:
- Grocery stores
- Farmers markets
- Other USDA-approved vendor
Benefits of Double Up Dakota Program
Stretch Your Food Budget
Maximize your food dollars by receiving an equal match for every SNAP dollar spent on fruits and vegetables up to $10 daily.
Support Local Farmers
Help local farmers expand their market and strengthen the local farming community by shopping at participating markets.
Enhance Community Economy
More money stays within the community, boosting the local economy and supporting neighborhood development.
Local Food Choices
Access a wider variety of fresh, locally-grown produce and other food items, promoting healthier eating habits.
Community Engagement
Engage with your community at farmers markets, fostering connections and supporting local initiatives.
Easy Access
Conveniently located markets make it easy to access fresh produce and use your SNAP benefits effectively.
Meet Our Local Foods Coordinators
ANN OLSON | Local Foods Coordinator
Ann Olson brings six years of direct farmers market vendor experience to the Local Foods Coordinator position. A native of Des Lacs, North Dakota, Ann and her husband are raising their kids and produce business on her fourth generation farm. Besides market farming, Ann is a large animal veterinarian, aspiring baker and antique tractor show enthusiast. She is passionate about the local foods movement and assisting growers in growing their business to bring high quality products to local consumers.
DESIREE CARLSON | Strong Farm Educator
Desiree Carlson, originally from Minnesota, made a life-changing move to her husband’s family farm located north of Minot, North Dakota. There, they nurture a diverse range of livestock and oversee a small community-supported agriculture (CSA) initiative. Possessing a strong foundation in education and a profound enthusiasm for it, Desiree has previously served as a camp counselor, art instructor, and paraprofessional in public schools. At Strengthen ND, she is poised to channel her expertise into developing educational curriculum, offering mentorship, and instructing the Strong Farm Incubator program interns.
What is the Double Up Dakota Program?
Use SNAP Benefits at Your Local Farmers Market!
Double Up Dakota Bucks is a national model for healthy food incentives when SNAP purchases are matched, dollar-for-dollar to be used for fruits and vegetables. SNAP incentive programs are a win/win/win situation; families with limited resources are able to stretch their food dollars further through the month bringing home more food that is healthy, area farmers experience economic benefit with a wider customer base by reaching customers that they wouldn’t have otherwise, and more money circulates in the local economy instead of large scale department stores.
Join the Double Up Dakota Movement!
Maximize your SNAP benefits and support local farmers by visiting a participating market today. Spread the word and help us strengthen our community through fresh, healthy food! Together, we can make a significant impact.