Boston Farmers Markets

Use SNAP and HIP at Farmers Markets

Many Boston farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT cards. If you get SNAP benefits, you are automatically enrolled in the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP). HIP puts money back on your EBT card when you use SNAP to buy fruits and vegetables from HIP farm vendors. Look for farmers with the HIP logo at their tables.  

While SNAP funding is currently impacted by the federal shutdown, the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) is a State funded program and remains unaffected by the shutdown. As long as there is a positive SNAP balance of at least $0.01, participants can utilize their alloted monthly HIP benefit at Farmers Markets. For questions, updated resources, and additional information during this difficult time, please visit Boston.gov/SNAP.

• The Healthy Incentive Program (HIP) monthly amounts are back to $40, $60, or $80 depending on household size for active SNAP households.
• HIP benefits start over on the first day of each month.
• You can use HIP at farmers markets, farm stands, mobile markets, and CSA farm share programs.

Find HIP vendors near you: Use the DTA Finder.

• For current benefit amounts and program details, visit Mass.gov/HIP.