SNAP AND COUPONS: VENDOR INFORMATION

To uphold our market mission to make fresh, healthy food accessible to everyone in our community; all qualifying food vendors are required to accept Market Tokens (SNAP), WIC Coupons and Senior Coupons. Please see below a list of qualifying items and how to get certified to accept WIC and Senior Coupons.

You must accept Market Tokens (SNAP program) if you sell:

• breads and cereals;
• fruits and vegetables;
• meats, fish and poultry; and
• dairy products.
• Seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat
• Soft drinks, candy, cookies, snack crackers, bakery items, ice cream, jams and spreads, etc.

You must accept Coupons and be a certified vendor through MDAR if you sell:

• Fresh, locally produced and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and fresh, cut herbs, and honey

Qualifying Vendor Requirements

• The name and location of the farm or business must be clearly posted
• Prices must be clearly posted for all eligible items being sold
• Any eligible item not produced by the seller must be labelled clearly with the product origin
• A sign must be posted at your booth that Coupons and Market Tokens are accepted (market will provide Market Token posters, MDAR will provide Coupon posters)
• Scales used at the market must be inspected and sealed annually by the Sealer of Weights and Measures
•  All items offered for sale at the Market must be first quality, unless they are expressly posted as “seconds"
• Vendors are required to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Notes

• Market Tokens do not expire
• Coupons expire on 10/31/24 and must be submitted for reimbursement prior to that date
• Coupons come in $5 increments and Market Tokens in $1 increments
• Never give change for coupons or tokens, or exchange cash for coupons or tokens
• All customers should receive courteous service in accordance with 
• Do not accept coupons or tokens, that are damaged, voided or appear to be counterfeit