Food Stamps - EBT

You may now use your Food Stamp benefits to purchase fruits and vegetables at the Canton Farmers' Market. Stop by GardenShare's Booth at the market for details.

Food Stamps Feed Us All
The Food Stamp Program brings federal dollars into our community by assisting eligible individuals and working families to purchase food, including fresh fruits and vegetable at participating farmers' markets. Every $1.00 spent in food stamps generates $1.84 in economic revenue for our local economy. Yet 23 percent of eligible people in St. Lawrence County have not enrolled-an $8.5 million loss for our farmers and businesses. For a friendly and confidential conversation about your eligibility, call 1-800-782-0814.

NY Fresh Checks
Shoppers who spend $5 in Food Stamp/EBT benefits at participating farmers' markets will receive a $5 coupon for more fruit and vegetable purchases at the market, thanks to a pilot program called "New York Fresh Checks." This new incentive program aims to make fresh, local food affordable while at the same time strengthening farmers' markets for the benefit of all shoppers.

Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
The Farmers' Market Nutrition Program assists limited-income seniors, women, infants, and children by providing checks that are redeemable for fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers' markets. Besides improving nutrition for these participants, the program is an important source of sales for local farmers. Checks for seniors are distributed at local senior centers by the Office for the Aging (315-386-4730). Checks for women, infants, and children are distributed at WIC clinics by the North Country Children's Clinic (315-386-8128).