Michigan City Extends Storm Relief SNAP Match at Farmers Market
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — Michigan City residents using SNAP benefits can continue to stretch their grocery dollars further at the “Farmed & Forged” Michigan City Farmers Market, with the Storm Relief SNAP Match now extended through the end of the market season (SEPT. 26th).
Through the program, a $20 EBT purchase can provide $80 in total market benefits, quadrupling the value available to shoppers for SNAP-eligible foods from participating vendors.
The enhanced match is supported by the City of Michigan City and the Health Foundation of La Porte, providing additional access to fresh, locally produced food while putting those dollars back into the hands of area farmers, growers and food producers.
The Storm Relief Match was established to provide additional assistance following the severe storms that impacted Michigan City and surrounding communities in August. With the enhanced benefit now continuing through the remainder of the season, eligible shoppers will have more opportunities to make their food budgets go further.
How It Works
SNAP participants can visit the information booth at the Michigan City Farmers Market and swipe their EBT card. A $20 EBT purchase is matched to provide $80 in market vouchers, which can be used with participating vendors for SNAP-eligible products.
Eligible items include fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, eggs and dairy products, breads and baked goods, mushrooms, herbs and spices, sauces, oils and vinegars, food-producing plants and other qualifying foods.
The extended Storm Relief Match is available only at the Michigan City Farmers Market location.
Farmed & Forged Michigan City Farmers Market:
Saturdays
8 a.m.–noon
800 Washington St., Michigan City
Last official market day: Saturday Sept. 26th!
Vouchers must be used at the market where they are issued, and change cannot be provided. Shoppers with expired vouchers may bring them to the market information booth for assistance.
By extending the enhanced SNAP match through the end of the season, The City of Michigan City is continuing an effort that supports both household food access and the local producers who make the Farmers Market possible.