How it Works
Anyone with a SNAP/EBT card with active balance is eligible for Double Up Food Bucks Arizona – no separate application is required.
When customers spend $1 with SNAP at participating locations, they get $1 FREE to spend on fruits & veggies, dried beans, and edible plants and seeds with Double Up Food Bucks.
It’s easy! Learn how it works at different sites below:
Farmers Markets
- Customers bring their SNAP Quest/EBT card to a Double Up farmers market location.
- Customers purchase SNAP-eligible groceries like fruits, vegetables, bread, dairy, meat, and dried beans. There is no daily limit on SNAP purchases.
- Customers get free Arizona-grown fruits & veggies, dried beans, and edible plants and seeds with Double Up Food Bucks. For every $1 spent with SNAP, customers receive $1 in Double Up Food Bucks tokens to spend with vendors. Shoppers can double any amount of SNAP per visit.
Grocery and Corner Stores
For every $1 that customers spend on fresh fruits and vegetables using their SNAP card at a participating store, they will receive $1 in Double Up vouchers or instant discounts, up to $20 per visit. Store model may vary.
CSA & Farm Stands
Customers use SNAP to pay for their weekly share of the farmer’s harvest through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, buying up to 2 weeks’ worth of fresh produce at a time. They then receive up to 2 weeks’ worth of fresh produce for free. Farm stands can offer a 50% discount.
Mobile Markets
Customers bring their SNAP card to a Farm Express mobile market and fill their basket with fresh produce. They will get a matching amount of free fresh fruits and vegetables with Double Up. Farm Express uses Double Up tokens.
SNAP Online
Select sites can process SNAP benefits online. Pre-order and ask about how to apply Double Up Food Bucks before you check out. DES has more info on the process.
Community FAQ
How do I get started?
Double Up shoppers need to participate in the SNAP program. SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. You might also hear the program called EBT or food/nutrition assistance, formerly known as “food stamps.” Arizona Department of Economic Security processes applications through their online portal as well as in-person at offices across the state. You may apply for nutrition assistance by clicking here, or calling 855-432-7587.
Once you’re a SNAP participant, all you need to do is bring your EBT card with active balance to a participating Double Up location. Staff on site will assist you with using your benefits. Click here to see how it works at different kinds of locations.
What can customers buy with SNAP versus Double Up?
Double Up Food Bucks dollars can buy fresh, Arizona-grown fruits and vegetables. This includes cactus fruit, tepary beans, and many other desert-adapted foods. Double Up Food Bucks also can be used to buy dried beans without added ingredients, fresh herbs, and plants and seeds that produce food.
SNAP/EBT benefits can be used to buy any eligible food item, except for hot and ready-to-eat items. This includes fruits and vegetables, dairy products, eggs, baked goods, frozen to-go foods, and meats. SNAP dollars can also be used to buy seeds and plants that produce food.
What if I don’t qualify for SNAP?
If you haven’t applied for SNAP in a while, you might consider applying to see if your situation has changed. You can also contact Arizona Food Bank Network to find food in your community.
Do you double WIC?
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is here to help. Please visit the AZFMNP site to find details about farmers market coupons that are available for families actively participating in WIC program. With FMNP coupons, customers can buy fresh Arizona grown produce at approved farmers markets.
What programs do you have for seniors?
Please visit the AZFMNP site to find details about the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The program offers coupons to seniors ages 60+ who meet income guidelines, or who are already participating in the senior food box program (CSFP). With FMNP coupons, customers can buy fresh Arizona grown produce at approved farmers markets.
How do I know where I can use Double Up?
Please visit our locations page for a full list of participating locations.
Why don’t you have a Double Up location near me?
Please call us at 1-833-8-DOUBLE (1-833-836-8253) or email [email protected] to let us know that you want Double Up in your area. We want all Arizonans to have access to Double Up.
Why is Double Up only for fruits and vegetables?
We know that fruits and vegetables are under-consumed by Americans of all income levels. As a permanent part of the Farm Bill, USDA NIFA’s FINI/GusNIP program was created to help fix that.
How do I cook and store the produce I buy?
While you’re at the farmers market, talk with your farmer about their favorite ways to eat and store the fruits and vegetables they’ve grown for you. You can also find cooking and budgeting tips on AZ Health Zone. If you need help with tools for your home kitchen, check out the Pots to Love program.
What’s in season at the farmers market?
Many Arizona farmers markets are open year-round. Click here to see what produce is in season where you live.
What other resources are available to SNAP shoppers?
How do I recommend a new location?
We’re always working on expanding the program. Please call us at 1-833-8-DOUBLE (1-833-836-8253) or email [email protected] to share your ideas. We want all Arizonans to have access to Double Up.
How can I help promote the program?
Double Up’s success is grounded in a network of partners who help spread the word. Please use this form to request printed materials such as flyers and postcards for your area: https://ppaz1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1AdFuty6QvRz0kS
For Current SNAP/EBT Participants
We’ve created a list of additional resources that SNAP/EBT participants are eligible for, including utility discounts, free/reduced price museum admissions, and more.
