Where can I spend my Thrive Rx Bucks?
At participating stores and farmers markets in Skagit County.
What happens when my produce purchase is greater or less than $5 increments? Thrive Rx
When using your Thrive Rx Bucks to purchase fresh produce, it is unlikely that your total will be an even number that can be bought using only $5 bills. If, for example, your total comes to $13.02, you have three options: Pay the remainder with your own money (use $10 in Thrive Rx Bucks and
How do I use my Thrive Rx Bucks?
Go to any participating store or farmers market with your Thrive Rx Bucks. Select fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs you want to purchase. For produce sold by the pound, get a rough estimate of the cost by weighing as you go. This will help you know how many Thrive Rx Bucks you will need to
How do I make the most of my Thrive Rx Bucks?
Here are a few ideas to help you get the most fruits and veggies out of your Thrive Rx Bucks: Weigh produce sold by the pound to get a rough estimate of the cost. Group produce into piles of about $5 to get an idea of the total. Shop seasonal and sale produce to get
What is the difference between Thrive Rx Bucks and regular cash?
In many ways, Thrive Rx Bucks are like regular cash. They are a similar size and shape to regular paper money, they are unique and non-replaceable, and they can be used at a participating store or farmers market in place of regular cash. There are, however, a few key differences between regular money and Thrive Rx Bucks: Bucks may be spent on all fresh
How do I use my EBT at Farmer’s Markets or for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)? What is SNAP Market Match?
At more than 100 participating farmers markets and farm stands, customers who use Basic Food/EBT can withdraw EBT funds to use as well as receive SNAP market match to stretch their food budget to buy more fruits and vegetables. Info booths will have an EBT card reader. You’ll specify the amount of Basic Food you
Where can I spend my EBT?
At participating stores across the country and participating farmer’s markets and farm stands. If you aren’t sure, ask a store employee or manager if they accept EBT cards.
I’m having trouble using my EBT card.
There is a comprehensive brochure with instructions and FAQs on using your EBT card on the DSHS forms page. You'll find the brochure near the bottom of the page under Pamphlets. It is also known as Form 22-310.
What can I buy with EBT?
Most grocery items such as fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, dairy, breads, cereals, snack foods, dry and canned goods, and non-alcoholic beverages are available to buy with your Basic Food benefits. You can even buy seeds and plants that will produce food. You CANNOT buy: alcohol, tobacco products, vitamins, medicines, supplements, live animals, hot foods,
How much $ will I receive?
The amount of Basic Food you can receive is based on how many people are in your household, your countable income, and monthly living expenses such as housing, utilities, child support, and medical costs. Maximum benefits are: Household Size Maximum Benefit 1 $281 2 $516 3 $740 4 $939 5 $1,116