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SNAP is a state- and federally-administered program — the city designs and funds the local produce rebate while state/federal partners govern eligibility and redemption rules.
The problem
Fresh produce costs more than processed food, and families on SNAP feel that math every week. When the healthy choice is the unaffordable choice, nutrition loses — and kids' health pays the price.
The plan
SNAP produce rebates make every SNAP dollar go further on fresh fruits and vegetables at participating retailers — stretching family food budgets toward healthier choices.
Because SNAP rules sit with state and federal partners, the city designs the local rebate to fit within their framework rather than around it.
How you’ll know it’s working
- Rebate program design published
- Participating retailers signed on
- Rebate redemptions tracked
- Produce purchasing among participants
From the Blueprint
- 25% off fruits and vegetables for SNAP users at corner stores and markets; city and partners reimburse behind the scenes.
- Partner portal: stores upload receipts and get reimbursed weekly via ACH; Finance pays out within 7 days.
- CitySync voucher scanner applies the discount instantly at checkout.
- Recruit 20 stores in food deserts; Months 1-3 onboard, Months 4-12 run the 9-month pilot.
- Reimbursement budget $250,000; USDA incentives plus general fund; target 30% produce sales bump.
Sources and research conditions
S01 pp. 278-280
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