Setting up a SNAP/EBT Program for Mobile Markets SNAP Technical Support Fresh Access Bucks

Mobile markets Unique because application for SNAP-authorization does not have a specific classification for these If your market does not take place at a fixed location apply as a Delivery Route Must apply as a “Store” and then select Delivery Route in the “Basic information” section If you have both a set location for market and also a mobile market, you must apply for two FNS numbers to accept SNAP/EBT The mobile component of your market must be classified as a Store with a Delivery Route, while the multi-stall market is classified as a Farmer’s Market

SNAP Authorization Online Application: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/apply-to-accept Application Guidance: www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/Application_Guidance.pdf First, set up an eAuthentication email address and password so that you can log in to the application. They will send you a confirmation email, then you must go back to the original page and scroll down to Step 3: Complete the Online Application Log in and then when it asks Store or Farmer’s Market, choose Store. In the Basic Information section, at the bottom under “Store Type,” you will select “Delivery Route” Next are questions about location you serve, when you opened, your tax ID, what foods you sell, your season, and ownership type: Government-owned, Nonprofit owned, LLC, Publicly owned, or Privately owned Estimated answers for sales information are accepted. Remember that for SNAP authorization they are looking for 50% of more of your sales being SNAP Staple Food Items. Additional documentation will need to be provided once application is submitted: Certification & Signature statement, Letters detailing IRS determination or government ownership, and a business license, if one is available Following submission, you will be assigned an FNS number

EBT Equipment 1. Third Party Provider (market pays independently) See spreadsheet for options: EBT Equipment Options 2. Wired Options (Phone jack or ethernet) This option will require you to use Manual Vouchers and input the transactions on your wired machine when done with your mobile market route. FISglobal - www.ebtedge.com Free wired equipment, free processing Mark Nelson, 414-577-9220 goEBT - www.goEBT.com free wired equipment, charges for processing Tammy, (678) 581-8343 EBT Equipment

Implementing your program Outreach Education Connecting with other programs Reach out to rural and under-served communities Promote the SNAP program through social media, radio, newspaper, television, or public transit advertisements Provide nutrition education and information to SNAP customers Recruit and support vendors who have SNAP-eligible items, especially fruits and vegetables

Fresh Access Bucks Once your SNAP program is up and running, consider applying for Feeding Florida’s Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) program Incentive program which increases the purchasing power of SNAP by doubling the tokens customers receive to spend at your mobile market on fruits and vegetables Funds available for your mobile market to run this program and expand to increase those served Currently 51 FAB market partners in Florida Application & more information located at www.freshaccessbucks.com

Updating classification Keep abreast of the status of classification for mobile markets As farmer’s markets become more popular, and alternative markets like yours more abundant, classification will become clearer Being a “delivery route” gives you a lot of freedom, so keep track of all your transactions and where they occur so that when the question arises about security of mobile SNAP transactions, you have a ready answer!