New Produce SNAP Produce Definition
New Produce SNAP Produce Definition
Fresh Produce Definitions for Farm Direct Entities
Farm Direct Entities are considered: farmers markers, farm stands, roadside stands, produce stands, mobile farmers markets, agricultural cooperatives, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs.
Fruit and Vegetables
Definition for farm-direct entities:
Any variety of whole or cut fresh, canned, dried, or frozen fruits and vegetables without added sugars, fats, or oils, and salt (i.e., sodium); SNAP eligible seeds; and food bearing plants.
Examples:
Fresh raw produce, frozen items such as corn or beans (with no added ingredients), dehydrated fruits and vegetables (not sweetened or salted), tomato seeds, tomato plants, or fresh basil.
This graphic gives examples of what items are considered SNAP eligible items and SNAP Match eligible items for farm direct entities.
Fresh Produce Definitions Brick & Mortar Entities
Farm Direct Entities are considered: neighborhood food retailers an mobile markets
Fruit and Vegetables
Definition for brick-and-mortar entities:
Any variety of whole or cut fresh fruits and vegetables, SNAP eligible seeds, and food bearing plants.
Examples:
Fresh raw produce, tomato seeds, tomato plants, or fresh basil.
This graphic gives examples of what items are considered SNAP eligible items and SNAP Match eligible items for brick & mortar entities.