SNAP and Produce Perks
SNAP farmers’ market customers receive up to $25 in FREE fruits and vegetables through Produce Perks! Produce Perks matches SNAP purchases dollar-for-dollar up to $25 per visit.
How it Works:
- Visit any of our participating Farmers’ Markets & stores (see “Where to Shop” below)
- Swipe your Ohio Direction/SNAP card for the amount you wish to spend
- Receive $1 tokens to spend on any SNAP eligible foods at the market
- Receive additional FREE Produce Perks tokens to (up to $25 match) to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables
Example: If you visit the market and swipe your SNAP/EBT card for $25, you’ll receive $50 worth of Produce Perks tokens. The first $25 that you purchased on SNAP can be spent on any SNAP eligible foods and the additional $25 in Produce Perks tokens can be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eligible Items:
| SNAP Eligible Foods | Produce Perks Eligible Foods |
| All food items other than prepared, ready-to-eat foods | Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and edible plants (ex. a tomato plant) |
Where to Shop:
Produce Perks is available throughout the state of Ohio including all Countryside-supported locations. Find a location near you:
Summit & Portage County
- Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow || May-October || Saturdays, 9am-12pm || 4040 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
- Countryside Old Trail School Winter Farmers’ Market (indoor, winter) || November – April || Select Saturdays, 9am-12pm || 2315 Ira Rd, Bath OH 44333
- Barberton Farmers’ Market (formerly Anna Dean Farm Market) || May 31-Nov 1 || Tuesdays, 2pm-7pm || 505 W Tuscarawas Ave, Barberton, OH 44203 — get there on metro!
- Garrettsville Farmers’ Market || June – August || Thursdays, 4pm-7pm || 8111 Main St, Garrettsville, OH, 44231
- HAPI Fresh Farmers’ Market || July – September || Wednesdays, 4pm-7pm || Akron Cooperative Farm, 381 Ontario St, Akron, OH, 44304 — get there on metro!
- Haymaker Farmers’ Market (outdoor) || April – November || Saturdays, 9am-1pm || Franklin Ave and Summit St, Kent, OH 44240
- Haymaker Farmers’ Market (indoor, winter) || December – March || Saturdays, 10am-1pm || United Methodist Church of Kent, 1435 E Main St, Kent, OH
- Let’s Grow Akron Community Farm Market & Kitchen || Year-round || Tues-Sat 10am-6pm || 462 Harvey Ave, Akron, OH 44314
- Purplebrown Farm Store || Year-round || Call (216) 299-6958 or visit website for updated hours
- Stow Community Farmers’ Market || June 4 – Oct 8 || Saturdays, 9am-12:30pm || 1567 Pilgrim Dr, Stow, OH 44224
- Summit Lake Neighborhood Farmers’ Market || June – September || Tuesdays, 4pm-7pm || 380 W Crosier St, Akron, OH 44311 — get there on metro!
Medina County
- Medina Square Farmers’ Market || June 14 – Oct 15 || Saturdays, 9am-1pm || Medina Public Square, Medina, OH 44256
Stark County
- Downtown Canton Farmers’ Market || June 25 – Oct 22 || Saturdays, 10am-1pm || Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave NW, Canton, OH 44702
- North Canton Farmers’ Market || Jan – Dec 14 || Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm || North Canton Civic Center, 845 W Maple St, North Canton, OH 44720
- StarkFresh Mobile Market || Call (330) 353-8793 or see website for updated times/locations
Additional Notes on Tokens
Produce Perks tokens are valid at any listed market. SNAP tokens are only valid at the market where they were purchased. SNAP tokens never expire; Produce Perks tokens do not expire, but are grant supported and subject to the availability of funds.
For more information about the program and locations in your area, visit produceperks.org. Countryside is the regional spoke for Produce Perks and facilitates the program for markets in Summit, Portage, Stark, and Medina counties.
Last updated May 2022
Get the local food lowdown
A biweekly newsletter with local food tips and updates on SNAP at community farmers’ markets.
Text Notifications
Get text alerts about free fresh fruit and vegetable voucher opportunities at Countryside Farmers’ Market.
SNAP and Produce Perks
SNAP farmers’ market customers receive up to $25 in FREE fruits and vegetables through Produce Perks! Produce Perks matches SNAP purchases dollar-for-dollar up to $25 per visit.
How it Works:
- Visit any of our participating Farmers’ Markets & stores (see “Where to Shop” below)
- Swipe your Ohio Direction/SNAP card for the amount you wish to spend
- Receive $1 tokens to spend on any SNAP eligible foods at the market
- Receive additional FREE Produce Perks tokens to (up to $25 match) to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables
Example: If you visit the market and swipe your SNAP/EBT card for $25, you’ll receive $50 worth of tokens. The first $25 that you purchased on SNAP can be spent on any SNAP eligible foods and the additional $25 in Produce Perks tokens can be spent on fresh fruits & vegetables.
Eligible Items:
| SNAP Eligible Foods | Produce Perks Eligible Foods |
| All food items other than prepared, ready-to-eat foods | Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and edible plants (ex. a tomato plant) |
Where to Shop:
Produce Perks is available throughout the state of Ohio including all Countryside-supported locations. Find a location near you:
Summit & Portage County
- Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow || May-October || Saturdays, 9am-12pm || 4040 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
- Countryside Old Trail School Winter Farmers’ Market (indoor, winter) || November – April || Select Saturdays, 9am-12pm || 2315 Ira Rd, Bath OH 44333
- Barberton Farmers’ Market (formerly Anna Dean Farm Market) || May 31-Nov 1 || Tuesdays, 2pm-7pm || 505 W Tuscarawas Ave, Barberton, OH 44203 — get there on metro!
- Garrettsville Farmers’ Market || June – August || Thursdays, 4pm-7pm || 8111 Main St, Garrettsville, OH, 44231
- HAPI Fresh Farmers’ Market || July – September || Wednesdays, 4pm-7pm || Akron Cooperative Farm, 381 Ontario St, Akron, OH, 44304 — get there on metro!
- Haymaker Farmers’ Market (outdoor) || April – November || Saturdays, 9am-1pm || Franklin Ave and Summit St, Kent, OH 44240
- Haymaker Farmers’ Market (indoor, winter) || December – March || Saturdays, 10am-1pm || United Methodist Church of Kent, 1435 E Main St, Kent, OH
- Let’s Grow Akron Community Farm Market & Kitchen || Year-round || Tues-Sat 10am-6pm || 462 Harvey Ave, Akron, OH 44314
- Purplebrown Farm Store || Year-round || Call (216) 299-6958 or visit website for updated hours
- Stow Community Farmers’ Market || June 4 – Oct 8 || Saturdays, 9am-12:30pm || 1567 Pilgrim Dr, Stow, OH 44224
- Summit Lake Neighborhood Farmers’ Market || June – September || Tuesdays, 4pm-7pm || 380 W Crosier St, Akron, OH 44311 — get there on metro!
Medina County
- Medina Square Farmers’ Market || June 14 – Oct 15 || Saturdays, 9am-1pm || Medina Public Square, Medina, OH 44256
Stark County
- Downtown Canton Farmers’ Market || June 25 – Oct 22 || Saturdays, 10am-1pm || Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave NW, Canton, OH 44702
- North Canton Farmers’ Market || Jan – Dec 14 || Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm || North Canton Civic Center, 845 W Maple St, North Canton, OH 44720
- StarkFresh Mobile Market || Call (330) 353-8793 or see website for updated times/locations
Additional Notes on Tokens
Produce Perks tokens are valid at any listed market. SNAP tokens are only valid at the market where they were purchased. SNAP tokens never expire and are accepted at all Countryside Farmers’ Markets. Produce Perks tokens do not expire, but are grant supported and subject to the availability of funds.
For more information about the program and locations in your area, visit produceperks.org. Countryside is the regional spoke for Produce Perks and facilitates the program for markets in Summit, Portage, Stark, and Medina counties.
Last updated May 2022
Get the local food lowdown
A biweekly newsletter with local food tips and updates on SNAP at community farmers’ markets.
Text Notifications
Get text alerts about free fresh fruit and vegetable voucher opportunities at Countryside Farmers’ Market.
Produce Perks incentive dollars are grant-funded through a USDA Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive (formerly FINI) grant.
Countryside is grateful for local support from Akron Community Foundation and Barberton Community Foundation.
If you are interested in supporting Produce Perks with a sponsorship or donation, please contact Tracy Emrick, CEO, at temrick@countrysidefoodandfarms.org.