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Buying Produce in Season What does it mean to eat “in season?” Eating “in season” means eating fresh foods being harvested right now – not half-way around the world, but closer to home. With food [...]

Find a Double Up Food Bucks Location Near You! Enter your zip code or select your county to find the nearest participating location. *Note some sites are only open seasonally, so please check the [...]

DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS IS OPERATIONAL! Even with COVID-19 restrictions and safety measures, Double Up Food Bucks remains operational. We are in communication with markets regularly about their [...]

Pinching Pennies? Make it a Pasta night!  Pasta is a budget-friendly way to choose whole grain. Cooking Matters has created an easy to follow guide for creating pasta dishes that are low cost and [...]

We’re pleased to announce the release of the full report of our Year Three (2018) Double Up Food Bucks Evaluation. Funded by a USDA Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant and with the [...]

Save Time on Busy Weeknights   There are many ways to save time on meal preparation during the week! Meal planning can help you save money, and help you and your family eat better. Use these [...]

Menu Planning Basics Plan ahead to create healthy, budget-wise meals. Making a menu can be easy. Try these tips: Check what you have at home before you go to the store. See what needs to be used [...]

Break for Breakfast! Breakfast is important for both kids and adults. Kids need breakfast to give them energy throughout the day and do their best in school. Adults need breakfast for energy and [...]

Storing Fresh Fruits and Veggies Don’t let produce go bad! Keep it fresh longer using these storage tips. When purchasing fresh fruits and veggies: if you will eat right away, buy ripe. If you [...]