SNAP & Save: Stock Your Fridge with Fresh Food From Your Local Farmer

How to Apply for & Use a SNAP EBT Card on GrownBy

With SNAP EBT, you can fill your fridge with food fresh from your local farmer without breaking the bank.

It’s now easier than ever to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and use your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card to stock your fridge with fresh food from your local farmer!

What does that mean for you? Farm fresh food is now more affordable to more people than ever before.

Continue reading for a general guide on how to apply for SNAP and use your EBT card on GrownBy to feed your family nutritious and delicious food while supporting local farmers.

How can I use SNAP benefits on GrownBy?

GrownBy makes it easy for shoppers to use their benefits.

Once your SNAP application is approved, you can start using your SNAP Benefits to feed your family nutritious and delicious meals from your local farm.

Apply for SNAP Benefits here. Once approved, you can save your SNAP EBT card as a form of payment on GrownBy and use it like a debit or credit card.

The SNAP EBT card works similarly to a debit card, and is refilled every month. Keep in mind that the actual amount and delivery date varies state to state. View the SNAP Benefit Schedule for all states and territories.

You’ll be able to use your EBT card for your GrownBy purchase from farms that have been approved to accept SNAP Online.* Add your SNAP EBT card to your GrownBy account as a form of payment, just like a debit or credit card!

Save your SNAP EBT card on your GrownBy Account in 2 minutes.

How to add your EBT card as a form of payment on GrownBY

1. Create your GrownBy Account. If you’re a farmer, sign up here. We provide detailed steps to SNAP Certification.
2. In your Account Settings, select Payment.
3. Add Form of Payment with your EBT Card Number and PIN.
4. Save and start shopping!

Find Farms that Accept SNAP Online

While a select number of GrownBy farms currently accept SNAP Online, we are working on growing that list to make local food more available to more people. Discover the GrownBy producers who accept SNAP Online.

Select “Farms that Accepts SNAP Benefits” on the filter settings to find farms near you. Shop now.

Know a local farmer who doesn’t offer SNAP Online yet?

Let them know that it’s easier than ever to accept SNAP Online! We break down the steps for direct market farmers to apply for SNAP authorization for online sales, so they can feed more people.

River Queen Greens (NOLA) was the first farm to accept SNAP Online. Shop now.

Resources

GrownBy Farms Authorized toAccept SNAP Online A growing list of GrownBy farmers that accept SNAP online.

How to Certify Your Farm for SNAP Online in 6 Steps A step-by-step guide for direct market farmers who want to accept SNAP Online.

Farmers that Accept SNAP Online Around the Country A list of farmers across America that accept SNAP (not only on GrownBy).

SNAP State Directory Find your local SNAP Office, application, and other details.

SNAP Issuance Schedule By State Check your state to see when SNAP EBT Cards are refilled every month.

SNAP Healthy Incentives Programs Some farms offer additional discounts or payment plans to further assist communities in need through the SNAP Healthy Incentives Programs, which encourages healthier, whole food eating by incentivizing the purchase of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy at participating retailers.

Memorable meals and strong communities begin with GrownBy.

By directly linking growers with customers, GrownBy makes it possible for everyone to eat local. Start shopping your local farms. Grow with us at @farmgenerationscoop and @grownbyapp.