Double Up Champions

Meet the Double Up champions supporting Michigan farmers, families, and local communities.

2025 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.

Meet the 2026 Champions

Double Up Awareness Month

MDARD Director, Tim Boring

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

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.

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.

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!”

Sharon Ostrowski, Farmer

SharKar Farms, China Township

“I believe it is very important to support our Michigan farmers and Double Up Food Bucks definitely helps. Especially in today’s economy when everybody has to pinch pennies, it’s great that they’re getting the freshest produce for their money."

House Representative Reggie Miller 

Michigan’s 31st House District 

“Double Up Food Bucks helps Michigan residents to afford nutritious food from Michigan farmers. This keeps money in our local economy while ensuring families have access to healthy food at a reasonable price. "

Vincent Nona, Store Manager

Parkway Foods, Detroit

"We are a Michigan-based store supported by Michiganders. It is important for us to buy Michigan produce so we keep supporting our fellow Michiganders and keep this Michigan economy rolling."

Susan Poolman, Market Manager

Saugatuck Farmers Market and The Market at Saugatuck Center for the Arts

“[Double Up Food Bucks] helps put the money back into the farms that produce the produce. We need our farmers!”

State Representative Jasper R. Martus

Michigan’s 69th House District

“Michigan is one of the top states for agriculture in the country. Not only can we provide fresh fruits and vegetables for our friends and neighbors, but we can also support local farmers.”

The Marquette Food Co-Op, Marquette

"The Marquette Food Co-op believes everyone deserves access to healthy, local, and sustainable food; Double Up makes this possible."

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.

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

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.

Estimated households using SNAP reached

Estimated Michigan farmers benefited

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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Double Up Champions