SNAP Double Dollars Program
The City of Alexandria and the Old Town Farmers’ Market began participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, in April 2013. This allowed SNAP customers to use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and other eligible food products at the Market. Currently, the Old Town Farmers’ Market has more than 30 vendors accepting SNAP.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE SNAP DOUBLE DOLLAR PROGRAM?
Receive an extra $20 in SNAP dollars every time you shop at the Old Town Farmers’ Market! We call it You SNAP, We Match! The Double Dollar incentive program is the City of Alexandria’s healthy food incentive program, which matches the customer’s SNAP benefits up to $20. The initiative is designed to help low-income communities gain access to healthy food and create an additional source of revenue for market vendors. Visit the SNAP information booth to get started!
- For more information on how to use your SNAP benefits at the Market, view our Stretch Your Food Dollars Flyer.
- Sign up today at Volunteer Alexandria (type in “Old Town Farmers’ Market” in the Keyword Search) to volunteer or email snapebt@alexandriava.gov for more information.
- For more information about SNAP/EBT and gleaning programs at the market, contact our SNAP/EBT Coordinator at: snapebt@alexandriava.gov.
- For more information, including on how to donate, visit SNAP Double Dollars Program.