SNAP Benefits Now Accepted at Orange Park Farmers' Market

The Town of Orange Park is proud to announce that the Orange Park Farmers' & Arts Market now participates in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps. SNAP offers nutrition assistance to eligible, low-income individuals and families, allowing them to stretch their food dollars and eat healthy. The Orange Park Farmers' & Arts Market is the first market in Clay County to accept SNAP benefits.

SNAP participants will use their EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) cards to purchase tokens, worth $1 each, from the Market information booth. These tokens can be used to purchase fresh produce, local honey, fresh meats and eggs, homemade breads and pasta, and many other eligible food items.

“We know we have veterans, elderly and young families struggling to get access to fresh, healthy, local food and are excited to be able to offer this at our market,” said Councilwoman Connie Thomas.

The Orange Park Farmers' & Arts Market is open on the first and third Sunday of each month from September through June with exceptions in October and March when the Town of Orange Park hosts other major events. The Market hours are 10am – 3pm. The Market is located at Town Hall Park on the corner of Kingsley Avenue and US17, just two miles south of I-295. Parking is available at Town Hall and behind the Gates of Park Avenue Shopping Center.

For more information on the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and/or eligible food items, please visit the website.

For more information about the Orange Park Farmers' & Arts Market, please visit www.OrangeParkMarket.com or contact Emily Dockery at (904) 278-3043 or email at edockery@townop.com. Like and Follow us on Facebook @OrangeParkMarket.