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Using Link at the Market

 

The Andersonvile Farmers Market matching program starts September 16! Shoppers using Link/SNAP at the market will receive an additional match of up to $15 in AFM vouchers, good for purchasing any SNAP-eligible item at the market. Just like Link tokens and Link Up IL vouchers, AFM vouchers never expire!

Stop at the market booth to use your Link/SNAP benefits at the market! Here’s how it works –

  1. Swipe your Link/SNAP card at the market booth
  2. Receive AFM Link tokens, good for purchasing SNAP approved items at the Andersonville FM
  3. Receive a one-to one match with Link Up IL vouchers*, good for any fresh produce purchases
  4. Receive an additional match (up to $15/week) in AFM vouchers, good for for purchasing SNAP approved items at the Andersonville FM

Tokens and vouchers never expire, so if you don’t spend them all be sure to bring them back the next time you shop the market! AFM match program continues as long as funds are available

*The Link Up IL matching program offers unlimited matching of your SNAP/Link benefits! Every time you visit the market booth and swipe your card we’ll match dollar for dollar with Link Up IL vouchers, good for purchasing fresh produce. We’re proud to be part of the Link Up IL program which allows Link cardholders to receive Link Match vouchers to use for fresh produce at ALL participating farmers markets in the state of Illinois. Link Up IL vouchers may only be used for fresh fruits and vegetables. 

The Andersonville Farmers Market has accepted SNAP since 2010, and is proud to be part of the Link Up Illinois matching program, increasing the buying power of customers using Link to purchase fresh, local food.