Farmers' Market Food Access Programs

Link/EBT/SNAP/LinkUp Match Illinois

This program matches dollar-for dollar fresh fruits and vegetables at the market.

How do you shop at the Market with Link Match?

1. Figure out how much you would like to spend.
2. Come to the City of Evanston booth
3. We'll run your Link card and issue you Link Cash/Coupons to spend with vendors, matching dollar-for-dollar for the amount you choose up to $25 per day. For example if you spend $25, the program will match that amount so that you have $50 to spend in total.
4. Spend your LINK Cash/Coupons on fresh fruits and vegetables.  LINK Cash cannot be used for any other type of food goods.

Senior Farmers' Market (FMNP)

FMNP is a direct food assistance program between customer and farmers

How to shop with at the Market with FMNP

1. Ask the vendor if they accept vendors who accept FMNP. 
2. Spend your FMNP check on approved foods:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Cut herbs
• Honey