Token Programs

$1 tokens - red

  • Purchase $1 tokens with an Oregon Trail/EBT/SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) card at the info booth of the farmers market.
  • $1 tokens are matched dollar for dollar up to $20 per EBT card per day for FREE using $2 Double Up Food Bucks cards- see below.   
  • Eligible items to be purchased with $1 tokens are foods intended to be eaten at home or seeds & plants intended to grow food, but not "ready to eat" foods or non-food items.
  • There are no minimums and no fees.
  • No change is given on $1 tokens with any purchase.

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$1 red token

$2 Double Up Food Bucks

  • This is a free match of money for folks who receive SNAP/EBT tokens. 
  • We match dollar for dollar up to $20 per EBT card per day.
  • Eligible items to be purchased with $2 DUFB include fresh, dry, frozen fruits, veggies and beans without any added sugar, salt or fat. Edible plant starts and seeds are eligible.
  • No change is given on $2 DUFB cards.
  • Since we cannot break these into $1 increments, we suggest asking for an even amount of SNAP so we can maximize your match!
  • These cards can be used at many markets throughout Oregon. To find out which ones, visit the Oregon Double Up Food Bucks website. 

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$3 gift tokens - purple

  • OHSU employees or residents may use their badge to purchase tokens. 
  • $3 tokens are given to residents using department money.
  • A $1 fee is charged for each transaction.
  • These tokens may be used to purchase any item at the OHSU Farmers Market. 
  • No minimums, but a maximum of $40 worth of $3 tokens is the limit per day (13 x $3 tokens plus the $1 txn fee) for a resident using their badge.
  • Tokens are a great gift for your colleague, employee, patient or neighbor! OHSU departments can purchase these upon request. Email the market   manager. Payment through Alias/FAID is acceptable. A $10 fee is added to internal orders through the Food and Nutrition Dept to cover processing.
bag of $3 wooden tokens with purple writing

$5 tokens - green

  • Badge holders may purchase $5 tokens through payroll deduction.
  • A $1 fee is charged for each transaction for $5 tokens at the farmers market. 
  • "Cash" EBT requests, also known as TANF or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, receive $5 green tokens instead of the $1 tokens when using a SNAP/EBT card, so there is no fee.
  • These tokens can be used to purchase any item at the farmers market. 
  • Cash change is given for all purchases made with $5 tokens.
  • No minimums, no maximums. 
  • A great gift for your colleague, employee, patient or neighbor! OHSU departments can purchase these upon request. Email the market   manager. Payment through an Alias/FAID is acceptable. A $10 fee is added to internal orders through the Food and Nutrition Dept to cover processing.
$5 green token