Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Mar 8, 2021 8:00 AM Four South Dakota grocery stores are now offering participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) a chance to double up when they buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Samantha Dvorak, SDSU Extension Family and Community Health Associate, says the “Double Up Dakota Bucks” program is aimed at helping those disproportionately affected by nutrition. She says families are able to stretch their SNAP food dollars with the purchase of healthy foods, while farmers sell more produce and local retailers get more business. For every $1 spent on fresh fruits and vegetables, $1 is matched, up to $10 to $20 per customer, per visit. Participants can then return to the retailer to redeem Dakota Bucks for more fresh fruit and vegetable purchases.