DOUBLE UP AWARENESS MONTH

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May 2026

Celebrating 17 years of supporting Michigan farmers, families, and local communities.

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May is Double Up Food Bucks Awareness Month! We'll be celebrating our local farmers, food retailers, program participants, and partners who make Double Up possible. 

 

Join us for in-person events, enter our raffle, explore fresh recipes using our favorite Michigan-grown produce, and much more!

 

Thank you for being part of our Double Up community. Show us how you're celebrating Double Up Awareness Month by tagging @Double Up Food Bucks Michigan on Facebook and Instagram, and using the hashtag #DoubleUpAwarenessMonth.   

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In-person Events

The Double Up team will be visiting grocery stores and farmers markets across the state. Join us at these in-person events to learn more about the program and for a first-hand look at what healthy food access means to your community. 

KALAMAZOO
Midtown Fresh
1693 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Friday, May 15 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

FLINT
Edible Flint's 2025 Garden Kit Distribution Day
Edible Flint Educational Farm
1628 Beach St, Flint, MI  48503
Saturday, May 16 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CLARE
Witbeck's Family Foods
1026 N McEwan Street, Clare, MI 48617
Thursday, May 21 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

DETROIT
Eastern Market
2934 Russell Street, Detroit, MI 48207 
Saturday, May 23 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

We host fun-filled, in-person events throughout the year. Sign up for our e-newsletter to know about what’ s coming up next. 

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Double Up Raffle 2026

Enter to Win

Upgrade your kitchen this spring! Enter to win kitchen gadgets, Double Up swag, and more during Double Up Awareness Month.

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Enjoy Locally-grown Recipes

Looking for some recipe inspiration? Get creative with your favorite Michigan-grown fruits and veggies.  

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Download Coloring Book Pages

Help kids get excited about eating fruits and veggies with a fun, at-home coloring activity.

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Double Up Champions

Double Up Food Bucks is made possible with the help of our incredible partners. From farmers markets and neighborhood grocery stores to our community partners and Double Up shoppers, Double Up Champions are everywhere – helping to make locally-grown fruits and veggies a more accessible, affordable choice for all of us. 

Tell us about the Double Up champion in your town.

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MDARD Director, Tim Boring

To ensure healthy food is within reach for all Michiganders while strengthening Michigan agriculture at its roots.

Representative Ken Borton

Chairs the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources, where he champions policies that support Michigan’s farmers, preserve natural resources, and promote economic opportunity in rural regions.

Rep. Tom Kunse

Championing Rural Food Access

Rep. John Roth

Investing in Community Health and Access

Sen. Mark Huizenga

A Commitment to Michigan Communities

Sen. John Damoose

Advancing Local Food Access in Northern Michigan

Rep. Parker Fairbairn

Agriculture, Access, and Local Impact

Rep. Jerry Neyer

A Farmer’s Perspective in State Leadership

Park Street Market

Park Street Market helps neighbors bring home more produce and for supporting a healthier, stronger local food system.

Senator John Cherry

By helping families afford more fresh fruits and vegetables while creating new markets for Michigan farmers, Double Up aligns with Cherry’s vision of a healthier, more resilient Michigan.

Senator Roger Victory

His leadership on agricultural issues has extended into his legislative roles, where he has served as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development and remains a strong voice for Michigan’s farming communities.

Melissa Lance, Food Navigator

Flint Farmers Market, Flint 

“I’ve seen firsthand how Double Up Food Bucks makes a real difference. It helps families stretch their food dollars while putting fresh, Michigan-grown produce on the table.”

Joe Lesausky, Food Access Director

Michigan Farmers Market Association, Lansing

“I have participated with Double Up Food Bucks since shortly after their pilot program year, and it has been a joy to see the program continue to impact so many throughout Michigan!”

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How Double Up Works

When you use your EBT/Bridge Card at a participating location, Double Up matches your fresh and frozen* fruit and vegetable purchases dollar for dollar, up to $50 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.

* Frozen fruits and vegetables with no added salt, sugar, or oil are now eligible for Double Up at participating locations.

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SEE HOW IT WORKS

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

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SEE HOW IT WORKS

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

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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 fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, up to $50 per day. This means more healthy food for families, more business for local farmers, and a boost for local economies. Everyone wins. 

Last year, we helped families bring home the Michigan-grown fruits & veggies they need and want while supporting local farmers.

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Total produce bought through Double Up & SNAP benefits

We need your help to bring even more healthy food access to those who need it most.

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