How Double Up Food Bucks Works

Get double the fruits and veggies when you use your Bridge Card.

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When you use your Bridge Card, Double Up matches your fruit and vegetable purchases dollar for dollar, up to $20 a day. That means you and your family get twice the fresh fruits and veggies.

Since 2009, thousands of Michigan families have used Double Up Food Bucks to buy $30+ million pounds of healthy food.

Am I eligible to use Double Up Food Bucks?

If you have an active EBT/Bridge Card, you can use Double Up
If you are on SNAP, you are eligible for Double Up
Some locations may require a quick sign-up at a cashier or information booth

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Two Ways to Shop with Double Up Food Bucks

At the
Grocery Store

At the
Farmers Market

At the
Grocery Store

SEE HOW IT WORKS

Watch to see how you can dig in to twice the fruits and veggies at the grocery store

At the
Farmers Market

SEE HOW IT WORKS

Watch to learn how you can bring home even more healthy food from the farmers market

Find a participating store near you

With more than 250 participating locations across Michigan, it’s easy to find one close to you.

Ask how Double Up Food Bucks works at your local store

Grocery store staff are ready to help you get started.

Grocery stores may use coupons, a store loyalty card, or the Double Up Food Bucks card. Your local store's cashier will be happy to explain how it works at their location. If you're given a coupon, don't forget to bring it the next time you shop.

Shop for fruits and veggies

As you shop, don’t forget to explore all the produce grown right here in Michigan!

Pay with your Bridge Card and get Double Up Food Bucks

For every dollar you spend on fruits and veggies with your Bridge Card, the grocery store will match it dollar for dollar, up to $20 a day. You can use Double Up Food Bucks to buy even more fruits and veggies at that store the next time you shop. It's that simple.

What will you make with all this fresh produce? Check out our local recipes for ideas.

Find a participating farmers market near you

With more than 250 participating locations across Michigan, it’s easy to find a farmers market near you.

Look for a Market Manager or the information booth

Before you shop, go to the farmers market info booth and ask about Double Up Food Bucks. Market staff are ready to help you get started.

Get your EBT and Double Up tokens

Let the farmers market staff know how much you want to spend from your Bridge Card at the market.

For every $2 you spend from your Bridge Card, you will get $2 in Double Up Food Bucks.

Many markets use tokens for both EBT/Bridge Card and Double Up Food Bucks. Some use the Double Up Food Bucks card instead of tokens. The Double Up card matches your EBT purchases dollar for dollar.

Shop for food

Use your Bridge Card tokens to buy any SNAP-eligible foods, including bread and meat, and your Double Up tokens to buy any fruits and vegetables grown in Michigan. From apples to zucchini, an entire alphabet of produce is available to you.

Need inspiration on turning your fruit and vegetables into delicious meals? Check out our recipes.

At the
Grocery Store

At the
Farmers Market

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I use Double Up Food Bucks?

Statewide, more than 250 grocery stores and farmers markets participate in Double Up. Find a location or call us at 866.586.2796 to find a participating site near you.

What's my Double Up balance?

If you shop with a Double Up card or Double Up's MyFresh Wallet app, you can visit mydoubleup.com to check your balance. Or you can call us at 866.586.2796.

What do I do if there aren't any participating locations in my area?

You can recommend a location to us or call us at 866.586.2796 to tell us where you want Double Up to take root in your area.

Visit our Community Resources page for other Michigan food assistance resources to help you and your family.

Do Kroger, Meijer, or Walmart accept Double Up Food Bucks?

Kroger, Meijer, and Walmart do yet not participate in our program. We primarily work with independent and regional grocery stores and farmers markets at this time, with more than 250 participating locations across Michigan. Find one near you.

For more questions and answers, visit our FAQ page.

Download the Double Up App

Have a Bridge Card and use a Double Up Card? Access all your Double Up information in one place and on the go with Double Up's MyFresh Wallet app.

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How Double Up Food Bucks Works

It's Easy to Get Started