The Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) will restore its tiered benefits on Friday, August 29, 2025 (moved from September 1 due to Labor Day). SNAP recipients can now earn monthly credits for purchasing fresh, local produce at participating farms and markets:
- $40/month for households of 1–2
- $60/month for households of 3–5
- $80/month for households of 6+
Eligibility:
Must be enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
- Find HIP vendors: buylocalfood.org/hip-map
- Apply for SNAP: foodbankwma.org/get-help/snap
