These resources were kindly provided by the SNAP education staff at the Texas Department of Health & Human Services. We are grateful for their work.
- All farmers markets and direct-marketing farmers must be SNAP certified through USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) before they can accept SNAP at their markets and/or to apply for the SNAP EBT equipment grant. If a market needs to apply for certification, please have them apply with FNS online at https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/snap/SNAP-application-educational-notice.pdf or by calling 1-877-823-4369 and requesting a paper application. Once FNS receives a correct and completed application, it can take up to a week for FNS to process the application. FNS will contact the market directly once approved. After approval is received, the market can submit the SNAP EBT Equipment Request Form.
- There is an opportunity receive free wireless EBT equipment through September 30, 2021 or as funds are available. Funds are currently still available. See attached flyer for grant information. Applicants must be certified by the FNS to accept SNAP and submit a completed Equipment Request Form. This form contains an “intent” statement so by signing the form, the market is agreeing to the program requirements; no other letter of intent is needed. If you have any questions about this grant, email EBTRetailerOps@hhsc.state.tx.us.
Here’s the flyer!
For more information, email EBTRetailerOps@hhsc.state.tx.us