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DOUBLE UP AWARENESS WEEK
June 10 -16, 2024
Celebrating 15 years of supporting Michigan farmers, families, and local communities through Double Up Food Bucks.
Double Up Food Bucks began 15 years ago, right here in Michigan!
To honor this milestone, we hosted our first annual Double Up Awareness Week. From June 10-16, hundreds of Double Up partners, shoppers, and supporters from across the state came together to spotlight the impact healthy food access can have in our communities. From helping families bring home more fruits and veggies to giving local farmers and food retailers a boost – there was so much to celebrate!
Here’s a recap of this year’s Double Up Awareness Week:
- 150+ social media shares & mentions. Check out the #DoubleUpAwarenessWeek on Facebook and Instagram.
- 20+ media mentions for our Double Up partners, from Detroit to Houghton! See the coverage from FOX 17 West Michigan, WILX Lansing, Detroit News, and 94.9 WSJM.
- 12+ Double Up Champions nominated, including House Representative Reggie Miller, State Representative Jasper R. Martus, and State Representative Julie Brixie.
- 4 seasonal recipes from local chefs, inspired by Michigan’s summer veggies.
- 3 in-person events in Grand Rapids, Flint, and Detroit. Check out the recap in photos on Facebook and Instagram.
- 1 lucky winner took home the signed jersey from Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson.
Fulton Street Market
Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Double Up team will be at the Fulton Street Market on Friday, June 14 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join in on the fun, including free raffles, fun activities, and fresh, locally-grown fruits and veggies.
Flint Farmers Market
Flint, Michigan
The Double Up team will be at the Flint Farmers Market on Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join in on the fun, including free raffles, fun activities, and fresh, locally-grown fruits and veggies.
Eastern Market
Detroit, Michigan
The Double Up team will be at Detroit's Eastern Market on Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Join in on the fun, including free raffles, fun activities, and fresh, locally-grown fruits and veggies.
In-person Events
During Double Up Awareness Week, we hosted events at our local farmers market partners in Grand Rapids, Flint, and Detroit.
We host fun-filled, in-person events throughout the year. Sign up for our e-newsletter to know about what’ s coming up next.
Enter to Win
Our raffle is closed! Sign up for our Double Up e-newsletter to learn more about our events, shopping tips, and more!
During Double Up Awareness Week, June 10-16, 2024, Double Up raffled off a SIGNED jersey from Aidan Hutchinson of the Detroit Lions, as well as some useful Double Up swag, including shopping totes, insulated lunch bags, and other stylish gear.
Enjoy Locally-grown Recipes
Looking for some recipe inspiration? We partnered with Taste the Local Difference and some fantastic Michigan chefs to help us get creative with our favorite Michigan-grown fruits and veggies.
Download Coloring Book Pages
Help kids get excited about eating fruits and veggies with a fun, at-home coloring activity.
Double Up Champions
Double Up Food Bucks is made possible with the help of incredible community partners. From our farmers markets to our neighborhood grocery stores to our legislature, Double Up champions are everywhere – helping to make locally-grown fruits and veggies more accessible.
Tell us about the Double Up champion in your town.
How Double Up Works
When you use your EBT/Bridge Card at a participating location, 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.
Use Double Up Food Bucks at 230+ participating grocery stores and farmers markets across Michigan. Find a location near you.
Support Our Work
Launched in Detroit in 2009 by Michigan-based, national nonprofit Fair Food Network, Double Up Food Bucks has become a national model adopted by partners in 30 states to improve healthy food access and boost local economies in their communities.
We're working towards a Michigan where everyone has greater access to fresh, nutritious fruits & veggies. Double Up Food Bucks is a program of Fair Food Network that matches EBT/Bridge Card dollars spent on fruits and vegetables, up to $20 per day. This means more healthy food for families, more business for local farmers, and a boost for local economies. Everyone wins.
Celebrating 15 years of helping families bring home the Michigan-grown fruits & veggies they need and want.
