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Nutrition Security

In order to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to healthy, affordable, and culturally appropriate food, the City offers several programs to assist individuals enrolled in SNAP in securing nutritious and healthy foods.

Health Bucks

Health Bucks are $2 coupons that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all NYC farmers markets. New Yorkers who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get $2 in Health Bucks for every $2 spent in SNAP benefits (up to $10 per day) at NYC farmers markets. Community organizations can apply for free Health Bucks to distribute to community members as an incentive to participate in health-related activities. Click here for more information.

Get the Good Stuff

New Yorkers who participate in SNAP can get free fruits, vegetables and beans at certain NYC supermarkets. For every dollar spent in SNAP benefits on eligible fruits, vegetables and beans, get a matching dollar (up to $10 per day) that can be used for the next purchase of eligible foods. Click here for more information.

Groceries to Go

Eligible New Yorkers can get monthly credits to purchase groceries for delivery or pickup through an online platform. Click here for more information.

Green Carts

New York City Green Carts are food carts and trucks that bring fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods to neighborhoods that have lacked access to fresh produce. Green Cart vendors must have a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Health Department) valid mobile food vending license, and operators of the cart or truck must have a Health Department Green Cart (Fresh Fruits and Vegetables) permit. Click here for more information.