Freshconnect Checks Program News Today

New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced several programs are available to help low-income families, veterans, service members, and older adults purchase fresh, healthy foods at local farmers markets through the departments Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and FreshConnect Checks Program.

Governor Hochul announces new initiative to double buying power for SNAP recipients at farmers' markets

FreshConnect Fresh2You Initiative Now Provides $2 Checks for Every $2 Spent as Part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Up from $2 for Every $5 Spent