Community Tent Space
Queen Anne Farmers Market welcomes nonprofit organizations and community information groups to request space for offering information regarding community-related services and activities. There is no cost for tabling at any market day. Applications are accepted throughout the market season and preferably one month before the requested date.
Signup here to request your space, if you have questions or need assistance. We look forward to having you join us at the market!
Food Bank Donations
We are so fortunate to have a community of farm vendors that give so generously to our gleaning program. Each week we collect donated produce, which quickly adds up to thousands of pounds of fresh and healthy food for our friends at FamilyWorks Seattle.
Our Food Access Work
Our market is committed to assisting people at all income levels gain access to healthy food. We redeem benefits for several government-funded assistance programs, offer free cooking demos and classes, and host a surplus food program.
SNAP/EBT/Food Stamps/Quest Card
It’s easy to use your SNAP Electronic Transfer Benefits (EBT) to buy fresh, healthy produce and other foods at QAFM. Simply go to our Information Tent, tell the staff how much money you would like to spend, and they will prepare a SNAP voucher for the amount you request. You will then be given QAFM tokens to buy fresh produce and other foods. The tokens never expire, but are not transferable to other farmers markets
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In Washington State, all EBT withdrawals at farmers markets are doubled via SNAP Market Match. For each dollar a shopper pulls off their EBT card, they will receive tokens and an equal amount of paper Market Match vouchers, effectively doubling their spending power at market. SNAP Market Match vouchers are good for fresh produce items - including fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, and some additive free preserved items. More information can be found here.
For the USDA’s guide to approved foods, go here. In summary, SNAP benefits can be used to purchase almost anything: fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, eggs, bakery and dairy products, as well as food-producing seeds and plants. SNAP benefits cannot be used to purchase wine or foods meant to be eaten on-site at the market.
To see if you qualify for SNAP benefits, visit Washington’s Basic Food Program.
Fresh Bucks
Fresh Bucks is a City of Seattle program where eligible shoppers can enroll to receive $40 a month in free fresh produce. To redeem Fresh Bucks, go to the main market info booth, staff will scan your card, and redeem for paper vouchers that can be used directly at vendor booths. Produce items including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and additive-free dried items are all eligible for use with Fresh Bucks.
More information about Fresh Bucks, including enrollment information can be found on the City of Seattle’s Fresh Bucks website.
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP)
WIC FMNP provides locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables for WIC families, and expands access to farmers markets where customers can buy directly from growers. In 2010 the program gave 54,000 Washingtonians the opportunity to support their local farmers!
Your WIC FMNP checks are specifically for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets (regular WIC checks cannot be used at farmers markets). You can use your checks at the market like cash (however, no cash change can be given – you have to spend the entire amount of your check).
You must be already participating in the WIC program to be eligible for the WIC FMNP checks. For information on how to apply for WIC, call the WA State Department of Health WIC Nutrition Program at 800.841.1410, or email wic@doh.wa.gov.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons (Senior FMNP)
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program allows low-income seniors to get fresh produce from local farmers. And, it helps local farmers by expanding their customer base and increasing sales at farmers markets. It’s a win-win program!
Your senior FMNP checks are specifically for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets. You can use your checks at the market like cash (however, no cash change can be given – you have to spend the entire amount of your check).
To be eligible to receive coupons, you must be 60 or older and have an annual income below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. For information on Senior FMNP coupons, please contact the Senior Information and Assistance Program at 206.448.5757, or email them at info@soundgenerations.org. More information can also be found online at Senior FMNP.