Mamdani Expands NYC Fresh Produce Benefits for SNAP Recipients by 40%

New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP will get more money for fresh produce next year

Health bucks can be used at NYC green markets. Residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive 40% more through the Health Bucks program. [ more › ]

New York City to Increase SNAP Produce Incentives by 40% in 2027

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday, Oct. 29, that residents receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will qualify for a 40 percent increase in daily incentives for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets. The expansion, scheduled to take effect in January 2027, is intended to improve access to nutritious […]

Mamdani Expands NYC Fresh Produce Benefits for SNAP Recipients by 40%

NEW YORK (VINnews) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that SNAP recipients will be eligible for increased fresh produce benefits through the city’s Health Bucks program beginning January 2027. The program matches every $2 spent on fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and farm stands. The daily maximum will rise from […]

Mayor Mamdani Announces SNAP Users to Receive 40% More Money for Fresh Produce from Local Markets

The program matches every $2 spent on fresh produce at qualifying vendors and, beginning January 2027, will increase its daily cap from $10 to $14.