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With Double Up Food Bucks

Double The Fruits
Double The Veggies

What is Double Up?

Double Up makes it easier to bring home more fresh, healthy food by matching the SNAP/EBT (food stamps) dollars you spend on fruits and vegetables.

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If you receive SNAP benefits, you’re already eligible for Double Up Food Bucks—it’s simple and hassle-free!

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How Double Up Works With The Brownsville Wellness Coalition

What SNAP/EBT Covers

You can use your SNAP/EBT  to purchase any SNAP-eligible foods, including:

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  • Fruits and vegetables 

  • Meat, poultry, fish

  • Dairy products

  • Bread, cereals, grains

  • Eggs, beans, nuts, condiments 

  • Snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages 

  • Seeds and plants that grow food at home

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How Double Up Matches

Double Up Food Bucks gives you a dollar-for-dollar match—boosting your food budget! But to match, consider the following conditions:

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  • Applicable at participating farmers’ markets, farm stands, or mobile markets​​

  • Double Up dollars can only be redeemed for locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Where to Claim Your Benefits

Double Up Food Bucks is accepted at several farmers markets throughout the Rio Grande Valley. In addition to our location, you can also use your SNAP benefits to double your dollars for fresh fruits and vegetables at the McAllen Farmers Market and the Harlingen Farmers Market. We encourage you to explore and support these local markets while enjoying healthy, affordable food options for you and your family.

Get an EBT Card

State benefit programs, like those accessed with your EBT card, are here to support individuals and families with limited income who need a little extra help.

  • Who is eligible for Double Up?
    Anyone who receives SNAP benefits automatically qualifies for the program. Check your SNAP eligibility.
  • Who backs Double Up Food Bucks?
    Double Up Food Bucks is powered by Fair Food Network, a national nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community health and economic well-being through food.
  • How Double Up works with BWC?
    Double Up gives you a dollar-for-dollar match on your SNAP benefits, helping you get even more fruits and vegetables at Brownsville's Fresco and Farmers Market!
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