Food Access Programs
The Logan Square Farmers Market (LSqFM) is certified by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to accept the Illinois Link Card AKA EBT and SNAP! The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce (LSCC) will process SNAP/EBT on behalf of all vendors at the LSqFM Chamber Booths at the entrance.
LINK/EBT/SNAP
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Purchase market dollars ($1 value each)
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Use at any eligible vendor booth
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Approved for fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, plants
LINK Match Coupons
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Double your EBT transaction up to $25 per card
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Visit Chamber Booth to process your EBT
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Only for fresh fruits and vegetables
WIC and Senior FMNP
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Look for "WIC Accepted" signs at vendor booths
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Checks used directly with participating farmers
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Approved for fresh fruits and vegetables
Approved Foods by Program
SNAP Approved Foods
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Fruits and vegetables
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Meat, poultry, and fish
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Dairy products
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Breads and cereals
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Seeds and plants that produce food
Non-SNAP Approved
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Hot foods & prepared consumption
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Non-food items
LINK Match Approved Foods
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Fresh fruits and vegetables only
Non-LINK Match Approved
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All foods that are not fresh fruits and vegetables
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Canned or preserved items
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Processed foods
FMNP Approved Foods
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Fresh fruits
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Fresh vegetables
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Cut herbs (Senior FMNP only)
Non-FMNP Approved
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Bread and baked goods
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Meat, fish, egg
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Dairy products
Resources for Food Access Programs
How to Apply for Food Assistance
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Visit the USDA Food and Nutrition Services website
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Complete an application for your preferred program
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Bring your approved benefits to the Chamber Booth