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New York boosts SNAP produce subsidy 40% at greenmarkets

Supporting city food-assistance and nutrition programs

New York City will raise the Health Bucks cap for SNAP recipients from $10 to $14 a day in January 2027, a 40% increase. The program gives $2 in coupons for every $2 of SNAP money spent on produce at more than 100 farmers markets and farm stands.

Updated Nov 2

Notable Quotes

"The federal government has created new barriers to accessing food assistance."

from New York boosts SNAP produce subsidy 40% at greenmarkets · Updated Nov 2

"The federal government should be making it easier, not harder, for people to receive those benefits."

from New York boosts SNAP produce subsidy 40% at greenmarkets · Updated Nov 2