MARYLAND GUIDE TO ACCEPTING FEDERAL NUTRITION BENEFITS

RESOURCE GUIDE AND LINKS

Below are some additional resources to help you address the key issues related to accepting nutrition assistance program benefits at your farmers market.

Additional Farmers Market SNAP/EBT Toolkits and Information:

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at Farmers Markets: A How-To- Handbook - A joint publication of the USDA and Project for Public Spaces, Inc. Real Food, Real Choice: Connecting SNAP Recipients with Farmers Markets - A joint publication of the Community Food Security Coalition and Farmers Market Coalition.

Farmers Market Resources:

DMV Black Owned and Operated Farms The Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit Farm Direct Incentives Guide 2023 Maryland Farmers Market Directory Farmers Market Vendor Agreement Legal Guide Maryland Farmers Market Google Group

Technical Resources:

Permit Guide for Farmers Markets in Baltimore City. Market Share a free resource from Market Umbrella for information and tools. MarketLink resources page

Registering to become an Authorized SNAP Retailer (Page 12):

USDA SNAP webpage for resources and to begin the SNAP registration process. USDA SNAP eligibility conditions USDA SNAP Retailer Training Materials

FMNP (WIC/Senior) and WIC-FVB Registration (Page 14 & 15):

Farmers Market Nutrition Program Factsheet MDA Information for Maryland Farmers Markets MDH WIC Farmers page

Funding Sources For Matching/Incentives (Page 28):

Farmers Market Promotion Program Specialty Crop Block Grant Wholesome Wave Foundation GusNIP

Community Resources:

Maryland WIC Offices SNAP-Ed Free summer meal sites DSS Offices Food pantries and soup kitchens Maryland Hunger Solutions Guide to Getting Food Stamps in Maryland

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