Double Up Food Bucks

doubling nutrition benefits at local markets

Last year, many of our High Country neighbors faced a crisis: their SNAP benefits (the monthly allotment they receive to ensure they can put food on the table) was paused indefinitely due to the government shutdown.

For many SNAP recipients, these benefits are the difference between a full belly or going hungry. And Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture's Double Up Food Bucks program plays an important role in ensuring that local tables are set with nutritious, local food.

The Double Up Food Bucks program needs your support today. Donate now, or visit us at one of our upcoming events. Thank you for supporting food security in the High Country.

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What is Double Up Food Bucks?

Double Up Food Bucks is a healthy food incentive program that doubles the value of federal nutrition benefits spent at farmers' markets, helping people buy local food while supporting our local farmers and economy.

It's a win-win-win on market day!

We are proud to partner with Fair Food Network to help grow a vibrant local food system and inform public policy to address hunger and nutrition while supporting a more sustainable food system.

"Double Up Food Bucks has encouraged me and allowed me to connect more with my local farmers and food markets, as well as feel more connected to the food that I feed my body. Double Up Food Bucks makes it easy to choose to buy local and sustainable products that support the livelihoods of my community and myself."
- Double Up Shopper

How it works:

Frequently Asked Questions

Shop at farmers' markets year round!
All markets use Double Up Food Bucks!

King Street Market
126 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC
Tuesdays, 3:30pm-6:30pm | May-October
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High Country Food Hub
252 Poplar Grove Rd., Boone, NC
Order online Thursday-Monday | Pick up Wednesday | Year-round
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Watauga County Farmers' Market
591 Horn in the West Dr., Boone, NC
Saturdays, 8am-1pm | April-November
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Winter King Street Market
252 Poplar Grove Rd. Boone, NC
Saturdays, 10am-1pm | December-March
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Support good, honest food for all

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With a donation of $75 or more, you will automatically become part of BRWIA's Friend of Agriculture Program.

Double Up Food Bucks relies on a variety of grants, partners and on contributions from caring community members.
We appreciate the support from the Town of Boone, Women's Fund of the Blue Ridge, St. Mary's of the Hills Episcopal Church in Blowing Rock, Blue Ridge Energy Members Foundation, High Country United Way, and neighbors like you!

Impact & Testimonials

"The Double Up Food Bucks Program gave me the chance to support local farmers and buy fresh produce when otherwise I wouldn't have had sufficient funds to do so."
- Double Up Food Bucks participant

"Buying local healthy food is very very important to me and I want to see everyone in our community get the chance to be able to participate. I value the connection between food and community and think that the Double Up program is an important piece of allowing this to be possible." -Double Up Food Bucks supporter

"We have a lot of regular customers who shop with us each week using their Double Up tokens. The program is helpful for them because it makes our products more affordable and they do not have to feel like they are making a sacrifice when choosing nutritious bread over grocery store bread."
- Farmers' Market Vendor, Between the Trees

$241,564 of Double Up Dollars have been distributed since 2017, creating a $483,128 impact on our local economy and food system.

*2023 shows a decline in SNAP & Double Up benefits due to a variety of reasons:

SNAP "Emergency Allotments" due to Covid-19 stopped in March of 2023, cutting SNAP benefits significantly (emergency allotments provided at least an additional $95 per household or the maximum benefit for their household)
BRWIA implemented a $75 match limit to our Double Up program to ensure sustainable funding
Social Security allotments increased, causing some households to lose SNAP benefits

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