Which Farmed & Forged Markets Accept SNAP?
HAMMOND MARKET
Dan Rabin Plaza, 425 Sibley
Hammond, Indiana
MICHIGAN CITY MARKET
800 Washington St
Michigan City, Indiana
LA PORTE MARKET
Corner of Monroe & Lincolnway
La Porte, Indiana
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How to Use SNAP/EBT at the Market
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Visit the SNAP Info booth at the market and swipe your EBT card
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Receive market vouchers and use them with eligible vendors
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Shop for fresh, local fruits, vegetables and more!
No change can be given for vouchers, and if you have an expired voucher please bring it to the market info booth.
What is Double Up Food Bucks?
Get up to $20 in FREE matching benefits every market day to buy fresh, local fruits and vegetables.
WHAT CAN YOU BUY WITH SNAP?
SNAP/EBT benefits can be used to buy eligible food items at participating vendors.
Here's what you can buy and where you can use your benefits at our markets.
Fruits
Vegetables
Edible Plant Starts
Mushrooms
Herbs
CURIOUS CHEF VOUCHER
Use these vouchers for fresh, ready-to-grow foods.
WHERE CAN I USE IT?
The Curious Chefs vouchers can be used at any Farmed & Forged market.
Sauces
Oils & Vinegars
Herbs & Spices
Food Plants
Eggs & Dairy
Baked goods
Bread
Meat & Poultry
Vegetables
Fruits
Mushrooms
COMMUNITY MATCH
Get more fresh food for your family with matched dollars.
WHERE CAN I USE IT?
The Community Match vouchers can only be used at the market where they were purchased.
Fruits
Vegetables
Mushrooms
Bread
Baked goods
Meat & Poultry
Eggs & Dairy
Food Plants
Herbs & Spices
Oils & Vinegars
Sauces
Fruits
Sauces
Oils & Vinegars
Herbs & Spices
Food Plants
Eggs & Dairy
Meat & Poultry
Baked goods
Bread
Mushrooms
Vegetables
SNAP/EBT
Use your EBT Card for eligible
food items.
WHERE CAN I USE IT?
The SNAP/EBT vouchers can only be used at the market where they were purchased.
Eggs & Dairy
Food Plants
Herbs & Spices
Oils & Vinegars
Sauces
Fruits
Vegetables
Mushrooms
Bread
Baked goods
Meat & Poultry
Herbs
Mushrooms
Edible Plant Starts
Vegetables
Fruits
WHERE CAN I USE IT?
The Double Up vouchers can be used at any Farmed & Forged market.
DOUBLE UP VOUCHER
Double your dollars for fresh fruits and vegetables.
We're proud to accept SNAP benefits and offer TRIPLE matching at our markets!
HOW IT WORKS
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Easy to Use: Simply stop by our market info booth to swipe your EBT card and receive vouchers accepted by participating vendors.
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Affordable Access to Local Eats: Use your vouchers to buy healthy items like fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, eggs, breads, herbs, and more direct from local producers.
Match Programs That Maximize Your SNAP Value
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Double Up Indiana: Every $1 spent on SNAP for fresh produce earns a $1 match up to $20 per market visit. (in collaboration with NWI Food Council
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SNAP Community Match Fund: Powered by donations and contributions from our community, this program also matches $1 for $1 up to $20 on SNAP-eligible purchases.
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Our La Porte & Michigan City markets were supported by grant from Health Foundation of LaPorte in 2025
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Our Hammond market is supported by funding provided by a grant from Legacy Foundation, Lake County’s community foundation with additional support from the Hammond Mayor’s Office.
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Imagine this: a $20 SNAP purchase turns into $60 worth of vouchers giving you triple the purchasing power at the market!
SNAP Benefits
TRIPLE YOUR SNAP DOLLARS AT FARMED & FORGED •
ONE MATCH PER MARKET VISIT
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You can receive a SNAP match once per market day, and yes, you're welcome to visit multiple Farmed & Forged markets throughout the season.
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Don’t Use It? Save It! If you don’t spend all your vouchers in one visit, you can bring them back later in the season. Just be sure to spend your vouchers before the season ends
Reminder: Vouchers must be used at the same Farmed & Forged market where they were issued. Each one is tied to a specific location, so be sure to redeem it at that market.
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