New York City SNAP users qualify for extra food but don’t know it. This site shows you how to get it.
Get extra food for free when you use your SNAP/EBT card.
We show you where to go, what you can get, and how each program works.
Tap the box that best matches what you need today.
Spend SNAP on fruits and vegetables at a NYC farmers market and get free Health Bucks to buy more.
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Text “So Good” to 55676.
You can earn up to $10 per day in Health Bucks a day to spend on fruits and vegetables. Health Bucks are free and do not come out of your SNAP balance.
Spend SNAP on fruits, vegetables and beans at certain supermarkets and earn dollars on your Get the Good Stuff card to buy more.
You can earn up to $10 per day for future purchases of fruits, vegetables and beans.
Spend SNAP at a NYC farmers market to get FreshConnect Checks you can use on SNAP-eligible food at the market.
FreshConnect Checks are extra. They do not come out of your SNAP balance. Each market has a daily limit so ask at the information tent.
Get free groceries and prepared food from pantries and community fridges.
If you are pregnant or have a baby or young child, WIC can give you extra food each month.
Seniors can get farmers market checks and meals at senior centers or delivered to their homes.
No, you won’t lose SNAP benefits by using incentive programs. These matching funds are free extras added on top of your SNAP dollars—they don’t reduce your balance or affect eligibility.
Check your SNAP balance anytime by: calling the number on the back of your EBT card (1-888-328-6399), Texting “Help” to 1-877-253-1308 (works on most phones) or through the ebtEDGE app or website (ebtedge.com).
Yes, SNAP incentives have no immigration impact.
All major programs offer help in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and more. Bring a friend or ask site staff—they’re trained for this.
Mission: SNAP Smart is a simple guide to help New Yorkers get extra food with their SNAP/EBT card. While many families receive food assistance, fewer know about the bonus programs and incentives that can stretch those benefits further. This website brings those resources together in one place and explains how to use them.
Founder: Cameron is a junior at Riverdale Country School in the Bronx with a strong interest in food insecurity and public policy. Through her work in school-led service initiatives and community food programs, she has seen how difficult it can be to navigate available resources — even when support technically exists. SNAP Smart grew out of her desire to help families turn the benefits they already receive into more food on the table.
