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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 accept HIP at the Farmers Markets and CSAs we participate in, as well as at our Farm Stands (Open Spring-Fall.)

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:

May – November:

Summer 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 (Spring, Summer, Fall)

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

Granby Farm Stand – see hours and open season

  1. Stop by the stand and pick out your produce favorites.
  2. Use your SNAP card at checkout, and you will be reimbursed up to your monthly HIP benefits.

December – April:

Winter Farmers Markets

  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 (Fall, Winter, Spring) – preview farm share options then call us at the farm 413-467- 7645

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

Granby Farm Stand

  1. Stop by the stand and pick out your produce favorites.
  2. Use your SNAP card at checkout, and you will be reimbursed up to your monthly HIP benefits.