Fresh Exchange token matching programs are currently available at our King, Buckman and Northwest Markets. These programs increase access to farm-direct fresh fruits and vegetables for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants while supporting local food producers by providing a dollar-for-dollar match (up to $7) for all SNAP funds redeemed at these markets. Matching tokens can be used to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, bread, cheese and some baked goods, as well as seeds and edible plant starts.
Fresh Exchange -- originally established in partnership with Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods and a group of dedicated community leaders and volunteers -- is now administered by Farmers Market Fund, a companion charitable organization to Portland Farmers Market dedicated to providing low-income, elderly and under-served populations in the region increased access to healthy, locally grown food.