Community Food Security Program
No one should experience food insecurity
The Community Food Security Program works to cultivate an equitable and resilient local food system that ensures all Utahns have access to affordable, safe, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. The work of CFSP is devoted to serving diverse communities across the state and reducing barriers of access to nutrition options.
Our Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program (LFPA) Request for Grant proposals (RFG) for Fiscal Year 2027 is now live! View the RFG by clicking here or by visiting the DHHS grants page. A list of FAQ from LFPA office hours can be found here.
Our programs
Double Up Food Bucks
A $1 to $2 match of SNAP benefits at participant farmers markets, farm stands and grocery outlets.
Produce Rx
A fruit and vegetable voucher program implemented in healthcare settings
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition
An annual benefit of $50 to spend on fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey at authorized community locations for eligible seniors.Local Food Purchasing Assistance
Improves Utah agriculture and supply chain resilience by supporting emergency food networks to establish partnerships with local food producers.Our Impact in Action
Quick stats
Number of participating sites
Money back into the local food system
Double Up Food Bucks
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Produce Rx
Double Up Food Bucks (Double Up)
Double Up Food Bucks (Double Up) is a triple win for Utah:
- Families bring home more healthy food
- Farmers gain an additional revenue stream
- More food dollars stay in the local food economy, strengthening communities
The Double Up Food Bucks program is a nutrition incentive program that stretches low-income SNAP recipients’ food budgets while increasing access to fresh, healthy local food. Use your SNAP EBT card to buy fresh vegetables and fruit at participating Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, and CSAs.
When you purchase $1 of SNAP eligible items with your SNAP card, you earn $2 in Double Up Food Bucks to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables, up to $20 per day.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Enjoy fresh, locally grown produce while supporting our Utah farmers! The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides qualified seniors with $50 in annual coupons to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey.
Coupons can be used at authorized farmers markets, farm stands, and community distribution centers across the state.
Have questions? Call the SFMNP hotline at 1-800-453-3663 (Utahns Against Hunger)
Eligibility requirements
To participate in the program, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Age: 60 years or older
- Residency: Current Utah resident
- Income: Household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines (see table below).
- Annual one time use: You have not yet received SFMNP coupons in 2026. (Coupons are distributed once per year while supplies last).
SFMNP program dates:
Distribution: May 1st, 2026 - September 30th, 2026
- When you can enroll and pick up your coupons.
Redemption: May 1st, 2026 - October 15th, 2026 (when seniors can spend coupons)
- When you can spend your coupons.
SFMNP income eligibility guidelines (gross income)
Effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Income Eligibility Guidelines Table
How to enroll:
- Check your eligibility: You must meet all of the eligibility requirements.
- Complete your form: Self-declaration forms are available onsite at authorized farmers markets and bulk purchase sites. You can also save time by downloading the form here: 2026 SFMNP self-declaration form.
- Pick up your coupons: Visit an authorized enrollment site. Please note that not all locations can sign you up. Check the table below to see what you can do at each location:
Location type Can you enroll? 📝 Can you spend coupons? 🛒 Farmers Markets ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Bulk Purchase Sites ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Farm Stands ❌ No ✅ Yes - Can’t visit in person? You may appoint a proxy (a representative) to pick up your coupons and shop for you. Ensure your proxy has your completed and signed form.
- Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey with a $50 SFMNP coupon booklet.
Find a participating site
Click here to find a site near you!
Coupons are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Utah Produce Rx
The Utah Produce Rx program is a fruit and vegetable prescription program implemented in a healthcare setting to screen and enroll eligible patients into the program during regular clinic visits. Eligible patients receive up to $300 to spend at participating farmers markets and local retailers.
Criteria for PRx participation:
- 18+ years of age
- Household income 125% below FPL
- Experiencing food Insecurity
Our partner clinics:
- Cottonwood Medical Clinic
- Hope Clinic
- Midtown Community Health Center
- Weber Human Services
- Sacred Circle
- Family Healthcare
- Wellness Bus
- Utah Partners for Health
- VA Hospital
Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program
The Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program has operated in Utah since Spring of 2022. This program is supported by USDA funding to support local and socially disadvantaged food producers through building and expanding economic opportunities.The program does this by establishing and broadening partnerships with local producers and local food networks to ensure distribution of fresh and nutritious foods in underserved communities.
Over the past three years, the program has seen 439,557 pounds of food purchased from local, disadvantaged farmers and distributed to food insecure Utahns. This food has been distributed to an estimated 234,141 food insecure individuals at 1,720 food distribution events across 8 counties, including Emery, Grand, Salt Lake, San Juan, Summit, Utah, Wasatch, and Weber counties.
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