If you receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and live in Colorado, you are already eligible to receive the Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus on eligible fruits and vegetables at participating locations.
No sign-up required! Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus makes it easy to eat healthier and save!
How to get the bonus
Buy eligible fruits and vegetables at a participating retailer.
Get a dollar-for-dollar match automatically added onto your EBT card to use at any SNAP location. Get up to $60 reimbursed per month.
Spend your bonus on any SNAP eligible items at any SNAP authorized retailer.
Find a market near you
Use the map or list below to find participating locations.
Blue pins
Retail locations, farm stands that are open more than one day per week, and pilot farmers markets
Green pins
Farm stands that are open one day per week
Yellow pins
Participating farmers at non-pilot farmers markets
Red pins
Participating locations that are closed for the winter season
- List of participating locations
Group 1
This group includes retail locations, farm stands that are open more than one day per week, and pilot farmers markets.
Name City Address Hours Boulder
13th St & Canyon Blvd Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (May 7- Oct.8) Backyard Market (Black Forest) Colorado Springs 6845 Shoup Road Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (May 24-Oct. 11) Colorado Springs
6845 Shoup Road
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Cotopaxi
1639 23rd Trail
Hours Vary, contact them via email for more information (jamberacres@gmail.com) or on Facebook @JamberAcres
Durango Farmers Market Durango 259 W 9th St. Saturdays 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (May 10- Oct. 25) Elizabeth
3623 County Road 106
Online orders for pick-up only, pay in-person when picking up
Fort Collins
200 W. Oak St.
Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (May 17-Oct. 25)
Fort Collins
3925 E. County Road 32
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (year round)
Carniceria La Sabrosita
Fort Morgan
131 Sherman St.
8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Hotchkiss
235 CO-133
Wednesday-Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Mancos
300 N. Main Street
Monday- Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Loveland
9325 World Mission Dr.
By Appointment Only during the following hours: Sunday 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed for lunch 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.), Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (call 913-406-2557 or email farm@eden-valley.org to schedule a time to shop)
Loveland
1821 W. Eisenhower Blvd.
Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (May-Sept)Mancos
13229 Road 32
Check their Facebook for more information
Mosca
5401 Terry St.
Order online by Monday at 4 p.m., order pick up is on Thursdays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Group 2
This group includes farm stands that are open one day per week.
Name City Address Hours Arvada
10001 W. 58th Ave.
Second Tuesday of each month at noon. (Email valerie@gardenoflongevity.com to reserve your spot so Valerie can be sure to have enough produce available.)
Clifton
3449 Front St.
June- late October
Colorado Springs
5117 Half Moon Dr.
Tuesdays 1-5 p.m.
Periman Ranch
Cortez
5258 Road 24.5
Mondays 1-4p.m.
Terra Sana Farm (at Dolores Farmers Market) Dolores 101Railroad Ave. Wednesdays 4-7 p.m. (June-October) Fort Collins
1807 W. Vine Dr.
Call to arrange shopping time (720-937-5764)
Wellington
11664 N. County Road 7
By appointment only
Group 3
This group includes participating farmers at non-pilot farmers markets.
Name City Address Hours Periman Ranch (Winter Market at Four Seasons Greenhouse & Nursery)
Dolores
26650 Rd. P
Saturdays 7:30-11:30 a.m. (June 7-Sept. 27)
Eden Valley Farm (at Estes Valley Farmers Market) Estes Park 500 Big Thompson Ave. Thursdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (June-Sept) Fort Collins
1001 E. Harmony Road
Sundays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (May 4-November 9)
Wednesdays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (June 4-Sept. 24)Fort Collins
215 E. Foothills Pkwy.
Sundays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (May 4-November 9)
Wednesdays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (June 4-Sept. 24)Loveland
2665 W. Eisenhower Blvd.
Tuesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (through Nov.) Willow Creek Mushrooms (at Loveland West Farmers Market) Loveland 2665 W. Eisenhower Blvd. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (through Nov.) Willow Creek Mushrooms (at Loveland Farmers Market) Loveland 700 S. Railroad Ave. Sundays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (June 1-September 28) Here & Now Farm (at Main Street Market) Wellington 3815 Harrison Ave. Fridays 4:30-7:30 p.m. (June 23-August 22) Jamber Acres (Westcliffe Farmers Market) Westcliffe 315 Main St. Fridays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (June 6-Sept. 26) Fungus Farm Colorado (at Woodland Park Farmers Market) Woodland Park 200 N. Park St. Fridays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (June-September)
Information for SNAP recipients
SNAP recipients can find answers to most questions in the FAQ section below. If you have other questions, contact the SNAP Produce Bonus team at the address listed at the bottom of this page.
FAQs for SNAP recipients
- What is the Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus?
In 2023, Colorado was one of three states to receive grant funding from the USDA to start an electronic healthy incentive program. Colorado’s program is called Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus (also known as eHIP). Through this program, SNAP shoppers will receive a 100% reimbursement for any qualifying purchase of fruits and vegetables directly back to their EBT card at the time of purchase. They may receive up to $20 per transaction, and a maximum of $60 per month. This bonus amount may be used to purchase any SNAP eligible items, and will automatically be applied to future purchases. The Produce Bonus program will be starting at select locations in Colorado during the summer of 2024.
- Who is eligible and how do I sign up?
There is no sign-up for the Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus program. If you live in Colorado and get SNAP benefits, your household will automatically receive a bonus when you buy eligible fruits and vegetables from participating locations.
- How often can I get this bonus?
You may be reimbursed for spending up to $20 per transaction. There is no daily or weekly limit on transactions but you may only be reimbursed for up to $60 per month. The $60 limit starts over on the 1st day of each month.
- How can I learn how much Produce Bonus incentive I have received this month?
You can learn how much Produce Bonus incentive you have received this month in a few different ways:
- The online cardholder portal and the ebtEDGE app will show you how much CO SNAP Produce Bonus incentive you have received month to date. (Note: that the CDHS app and any third party apps used to look at EBT balances will not show information about the incentives, however the SNAP overall balance will include any incentive that has been received)
- If you call the number on the back of your EBT card and request a balance inquiry, the recording will tell you how much CO SNAP Produce Bonus incentive you have received month to date.
- Retailers may also be able to run a balance inquiry for you, however some retailers may not be able to do this for you.
Note: It is important to remember that the amount of CO SNAP Produce Bonus you have received is added into your overall SNAP balance. The Month to date information is helpful for you to know how much more bonus you can receive this month, but it is not a separate amount on top of your SNAP balance that you can use.
- Is there a market near me where I can receive the bonus?
Be sure to check our map above to find a participating location near you. Markets are being added all the time all over Colorado.
- How can I spend my bonus?
You may spend your bonus at any SNAP retailer on SNAP eligible items. This bonus amount may be used to purchase any SNAP eligible items, and will automatically be applied to future purchases.
- What fruits and vegetables are eligible?
Eligible foods include fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables without added salt, sugar or fat. At farmers markets, you can also receive a bonus for buying dried fruits and vegetables without added salt, sugar or fat; and dried beans.
- How is this different from Double Up Food Bucks?
With Double Up Food Bucks, when you buy SNAP eligible foods at participating locations, you receive up to $20 per day in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables. For more information and to see a list of participating locations, visit the Double Up Food Bucks Colorado website.
The Produce Bonus program reimburses SNAP shoppers for up to $60 per month when they buy eligible fruits and vegetables from participating retailers. The bonus, or reimbursement, they receive can then be spent on any SNAP eligible item at any SNAP retailer.
See the table below for a comparison of the two programs.
CO SNAP Produce Bonus Double Up Food Bucks How does the program work? You must buy eligible fruits and vegetables to receive the matching reimbursement, which can be spent on any SNAP eligible item. When you purchase SNAP eligible items from participating retailers, you will receive a matching amount to spend on eligible fruits and vegetables. How much can SNAP shoppers receive from the program? SNAP shoppers can receive up to $60 per month through the Produce Bonus program. SNAP shoppers can receive up to $20 per day through the Double Up Food Bucks program. What foods are eligible? At all locations eligible foods include:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
Frozen fruits and vegetables without added sugar, salt, or fat - Dried beans
- At Farmers Markets, dried fruits and vegetables without added sugar, salt, or fat are also eligible
Fresh, Colorado grown fruits and vegetables are eligible Where can I shop to receive the incentive? Please see the list and map above for participating locations Participating locations include grocery stores, small food retailers, and farmers markets. You can find all locations here: https://doubleupcolorado.org/where-its-at/ - Fresh fruits and vegetables
Information for retailers and farm vendors
Farm vendors who are interested in participating in Produce Bonus (including those participating in a pilot farmers market location) will need to have the following:
- SNAP authorization with an active FNS#,
- Point of Sale equipment that is able accept SNAP and issue Produce Bonus incentives
Farm vendors must be authorized by the state to participate in CO SNAP Produce Bonus. Simply becoming SNAP authorized and having POS equipment will not allow you to issue Produce Bonus incentives.
Farm vendors who are not part of a pilot farmers market location can still participate in the Produce Bonus program at independent farm stands and other non-pilot farmers market locations. If farm vendors wish to participate in Produce Bonus at non-pilot farmers market locations they need to make their market managers aware of their interest and make sure the market manager is OK with them offering Produce Bonus at that farmers market.
Customers wishing to receive their Produce Bonus incentives will shop directly with participating fruit and vegetable vendors by swiping their SNAP EBT card at the participating farm vendor’s table/booth or farm stand.
Direct-marketing farmers can get free equipment to accept SNAP EBT transactions and issue Produce Bonus incentives through the Colorado Department of Human Services or a grant from MarketLink. See the FAQ section below for more details.
If you are interested in becoming a CO SNAP Produce Bonus retailer or farm vendor, please complete the SNAP Incentives Interest Form. If you have any questions about the program, please send an email to cdhs_snap_producebonus@state.co.us.
FAQs for retailers and farm vendors
- What kinds of farm vendors are eligible to participate in Produce Bonus?
Farm vendors who sell fresh, frozen and/or dried fruits and vegetables without added sugar, salt, or fat and/or dried beans are eligible to participate in the Produce Bonus program.
- If I am not currently SNAP authorized, how do I apply?
You can find more information about how to apply and complete an application to become a SNAP authorized retailer on the USDA FNS website.
If you would like assistance with completing your application to become SNAP authorized (highly recommended), MarketLink can help with this. Visit the MarketLink website to get more information and connect with someone who can help you with your application.
- If I am already SNAP authorized and have an active FNS#, what do I need to do to participate in the Produce Bonus program?
If you are already SNAP authorized and have an active FNS# you need to have a POS terminal that will allow you to issue Produce Bonus incentives.
You also need to apply with the state to participate in the Produce Bonus program.
To learn more about which POS terminals have the capability to issue Produce Bonus incentives and to apply to participate, please send an email to cdhs_snap_producebonus@state.co.us.
- How can I find out more about getting free POS equipment?
The Farm vendor equipment options flyer provides information about the two free POS options available to direct marketing farmers in Colorado. If you have questions about these options or would like to discuss them further you can email us at cdhs_snap_producebonus@state.co.us.
If you’d like to get the free equipment option from the state of Colorado you can send an email to emma.kett@state.co.us.
If you’d like to get the free equipment option from MarketLink you can find more information and apply for that through the MarketLink website.
- Can I process SNAP EBT and offer Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus at different locations?
Participating farm vendors can use their SNAP EBT equipment to accept SNAP at other locations including your own farm stand or other markets. We just ask that if you are wanting to use your SNAP EBT equipment to accept SNAP directly at other markets, you get approval from that market manager first.)
If your business is not classified as a “direct marketing farmer” by FNS, you can still accept SNAP and participate in Produce Bonus at multiple locations, but you will have to apply separately and become SNAP authorized (you will have multiple FNS #s) for every location you wish to accept SNAP at.
- What if I sell at multiple locations at the same time?
If a participating farm vendor sells at multiple locations at the same time, would like to accept SNAP EBT as a form of payment, and issue Produce Bonus incentives, you will need more than one EBT POS terminal (one for each location).
The Colorado Department of Human Services and MarketLink programs for free equipment can only provide one free EBT POS terminal per FNS#. If you need more than one POS terminal, you will be responsible for the cost of the additional terminals. The cost of additional terminals for the different POS options is listed at the bottom of the Farm Vendor Equipment Options Flyer.
Resources for retailers and farm vendors
More information
- Contact information
If SNAP clients have questions about Produce Bonus transactions and incentives or about the Produce Bonus program, they can email cdhs_snap_clientproducebonus@state.co.us
If retailers or farm vendors have questions about the Produce Bonus program they can email cdhs_snap_producebonus@state.co.us
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