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Get HIP to this:

Buy fresh with HIP and it’s like free!

Are you looking to use your SNAP (foodstamp) card to get HIP benefits?

We warmly accept HIP at the Farmers Markets and you can even use your SNAP/HIP to sign up for a CSA (see more below)!

What is the HIP program?

The Healthy Incentive Program is an extension of the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) where each month your household is allotted a monthly reimbursement for SNAP used on the purchase of local fruits and vegetables when shopping at farmers markets, farm stands, mobile markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm share programs.

How does it work?

Households of:
1-2 can earn a bonus of up to $40 per month.
3-5 can earn a bonus of up to $60 per month.
6 or more can earn a bonus of up to $80 per month.

When making a food stamp (SNAP) purchase of fresh produce, the cost of the produce selected is first taken from your current food stamp balance and then promptly reimbursed as the HIP benefit back into your SNAP balance to use. It’s like free money!! Reimbursement is only up to the monthly total allotted to your household ($40, $60, $80, monthly.)

Where to find us and use your benefits

Farmers’ Markets – see hours and locations

  1. Pick out your produce.
  2. Use your SNAP card (be sure you have enough on your card) at checkout, and you will be reimbursed up to your monthly HIP benefits.

CSA Shares – preview share options then call us to get the SNAP sign up form

  1. View your share options and pick your favorite.
  2. Call the office 413-467-7645 or email csa@redfirefarm.com for a SNAP sign up form.

Take Advantage of Our New & Flexible HIP CSA Signup

Beginning with the 2024 Summer season, we are now able to offer a flexible range of CSA packages for members who want to get HIP benefits for signing up for shares. Shares come in three convenient sizes to match your monthly household HIP:

  • $40 per month (Regular Vegetable Share pickup 1x a month)
  • $60 per month (Small Vegetable Share pickup 2x a month)
  • $80 per month (Regular Share pickup 2x a month)

This is a great way to take part in the CSA program, get your entire share balance covered, AND take home your monthly HIP benefit! Questions? Email us at csa@redfirefarm.com for a SNAP sign up form.