market Currency

Our currency programs help make local, healthy food accessible for everyone. For any additional questions, please let us know at the information booth at any of our markets.

Red Tokens (Credit/Debit) – Customers may purchase $5 red tokens with credit or debit cards at the market information booth. There is a fee per transaction to cover the cost of operating the program ($2 for transactions less than $100 and a 3% charge for transactions over $100). The red tokens are considered the same as cash and can be used for any purchases within the market. Change shall be given. Our red tokens no longer expire. Red tokens from previous seasons will not be honored.

Green Tokens (SNAP/EBT) – SNAP/EBT customers may purchase $1 green tokens with an Oregon Trail Card at the market information booth. Green tokens may only be used for most food items, including fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, popcorn, meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, baked goods to be taken home, and seeds or plants intended for growing food. Green tokens may not be used for beer, wine, liquor, nonfood items (e.g., merchandise, pet foods, soaps, paper products, household supplies), vitamins and medicines, ready-to-eat foods, hot foods, or flowers. No change can be given for green tokens. Green tokens ARE NOT to be given to customers as change or used by vendors receiving the tokens.

Black Tokens (Food Access) – HFM operates occasional food access programs with local partners. Black tokens will be treated the same as green tokens (see above).

Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB)- Oregon’s first statewide incentive program designed to be convenient for shoppers with consistent program rules, a uniformed brand and currency, centralized administration, and local implementation. The program provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients with a one dollar-to-one dollar match up to $10 to purchase fruits and vegetables on each farmers market day. DUFB are may be used to purchase any variety of fresh, dried, or frozen fruits and vegetables without added sugars, fats, oils, or salt. Includes mushrooms, cut herbs, dried beans, vegetable starts, and nuts. DUFB may not be used to purchase meats, cheeses, eggs, bread, or other processed foods. No change may be given.

Blue Tokens (Veteran’s Match) – HFM operates a match program for veterans. $1 blue tokens are provided to Veterans who show their Veterans ID card with a purchase of a $5 red token. The match is up to $5. Blue tokens may be used for any purchases within the market. No change may be given.

Purple Tokens (Event Tokens) - $1 Purple tokens are provided during special events and through our kid’s programs. Purple tokens may be used for any purchases within the market. No change may be given.

WIC/FDNP Vouchers

The Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program (FDNP) is a state-administered federal nutrition program. FDNP funds go to low-income, nutritionally at-risk pregnant women and young children enrolled in the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program and to eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities. These federal funds are specifically distributed in order to purchase locally produced fresh fruit and vegetables directly from authorized farmers at farm stands and Farmers’ Markets.

Many of our farmers have applied to accept these vouchers at their booths. To find out which vendors participate in this program, look for signs displayed in their booths or ask the vendors themselves. Vendors are not authorized to give change back for these coupons.

For more information about qualifying for these programs click here or contact:

WIC – Washington County Dept. of Health and Human Services at 503-846-3555

Senior Nutrition Program Seniors and People with Disabilities at 1-866-299-3562