Link/EBT/SNAP

• EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) is accepted at the LSqFM. Transactions are processed by the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce (LSCC).

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Link Match Program

• This program is also known as the, "Double Match Program" or "Link Up Program," and is organized by Link Up Illinois.

• Link purchases are matched dollar-for-dollar for fresh fruits and vegetables. You can not purchase Prepared Foods with this program. At the LSqFM, we match up to $25 per cardholder per market day and visitors receive their coupons at the time of the EBT transaction. The program will run until October 31st or until grant funds are exhausted.

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WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)

•  Eligible WIC and Senior participants receive FMNP checks from WIC or Senior programs. Those checks can be spent directly with participating farmers who sell FMNP-approved food, which are fresh fruits and vegetables and honey for seniors.

1. At one of our entrances you will be able to purchase market dollars ($1 value each) at the Logan Square Chamber of Commerce booth. Market dollars can be used throughout the market

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2. From there you can enter the market and shop at eligible vendor booths

• All eligible vendors will have a sign posted in the front of their booths for customers to recognize.

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SNAP-Approved Food Examples:

• Fruits and vegetables

• Meat, poultry, and fish

• Dairy products

• Breads and cereals

• Other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages

• Seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat

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Non-SNAP-Approved Food Examples:

• Prepared Foods fit for immediate consumption

• Hot foods

1. How do I obtain Link Match Coupons? Make your way to the Chamber Booth to process your EBT transaction:

• Link/SNAP participants will receive up to $25 Link Match coupons per cardholder per market day when you are making purchases using your EBT.

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2. Shopping: Redeem your Link Match Coupon with vendors who sell fresh fruits and vegetables!

• Coupons expire on December 31, 2024. Coupons are not valid for non-fruits and vegetables. The coupon can be used at other farmer's markets as well.

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Link Up Illinois Approved Foods:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables

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Non-Link Up Illinois Approved Foods:

• All foods that are not fresh fruits and vegetables

1. Ask the vendor if they accept FMNP​​​

• Unlike other food access programs, FMNP is a direct food assistance program between customers and participating farmers.

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2. Spend it for FMNP-approved food

• Spend your check before the end of the season with vendors!

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FMNP Approved Foods:

• Fresh fruits

• Fresh vegetables

• Cut herbs

• Honey (Senior FMNP only)

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Non-FMNP Approved Food Examples:

• Bread and cereal

• Dairy products

• Meat

• Live plants

USDA - Food and Nutrition Services

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SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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EBT - Electronic Benefits Transfer

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WIC FMNP - Farmers Market Nutrition Program

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Senior FMNP - Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

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Illinois Department of Human Services

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Illinois Food Access and Programs

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Illinois SNAP

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Illinois Link Card at Farmers Markets

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Illinois WIC and Senior FMNP

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Link Up Illinois

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Link Match Program