Check out the Double SNAP Dollars Montana Web site to learn all you need to know about the program – how it works, program locations and more!
1 in 8 Montanans struggle to afford all the food they need. Many of these families receive federal food benefits – called SNAP – to help ensure they can eat adequate amounts of food. Even with this boost, purchasing fruits and vegetables can be difficult. Research shows that increased consumption of fruits and vegetables has lasting positive impacts on health and that nutrition incentives help increase consumption of these important staples.
Less than 1% of SNAP benefits are spent at farmers markets. Of the 76 farmers markets in Montana, 24 accept SNAP benefits, and that number is growing. These markets are an important sales outlet for many small farms in Montana.
By harnessing SNAP benefit dollars and nutrition incentives for Montana-grown produce, Double SNAP Dollars support Montana families, farmers, and local economies
Double SNAP Dollars helps low-income Montanans afford more fresh, local foods by providing a one-to-one match for every dollar of SNAP benefits spent at participating locations.