New York City programs help residents afford healthy food
Summary and headline written by AI from the source article. How we work
Recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have left some New York City families with fewer resources for food. In response, New York City offers three programs to help residents purchase healthy food by providing financial incentives.
Health Bucks gives residents two-dollar coupons for every two dollars spent on local produce at farmers markets and farm stands, up to ten dollars daily, when using SNAP benefits and EBT cards.
Get the Good Stuff provides dollar-for-dollar matching for purchases of eligible fruits, vegetables, and legumes at participating supermarkets, also up to ten dollars per day, adding the value to a pink card for future use. Groceries to Go offers eligible New York City residents monthly credits to buy groceries online for delivery or pickup. Participants in Groceries to Go receive a 50% discount on fresh fruits and vegetables, potentially saving up to thirty dollars each month.
Currently, Groceries to Go is temporarily paused and not accepting new applicants. Residents can find market locations for Health Bucks by texting “So Good” or “Muy Rico” to 55676. Interested individuals can contact the program via phone or email for questions about eligibility and updates on the Groceries to Go program.
