Farmers Markets

FARMERS MARKETS

Bringing resources & fresh produce to underserved areas across Southwest Texas.

Bringing Fresh, Local Produce to Our Community

The San Antonio Food Bank is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community by increasing access to fresh, nutritious produce. We partner with local farmers to bring high-quality fruits and vegetables directly to families and seniors in need.

We are proud to host a variety of Farmers’ Markets where eligible WIC participants and seniors can receive federal FMNP vouchers to purchase fresh, nutritious produce.

WIC Participants

Receive $30 in Fresh Produce Vouchers!

FMNP Vouchers Available For:

  • Women
  • Infants over 4 months old
  • Children 1 to 5 years of age

FMNP vouchers are no longer being distributed for the 2024 season.

Seniors

Receive $50 in SFMNP Vouchers!

SFMNP Vouchers Available For:

  • Adults 60 and older who meet the income guidelines

SFMNP vouchers are no longer being distributed for the 2024 season.

How It Works

  1. Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements for either the WIC or Senior program.
  2. Visit a Farmers’ Market: Bring the necessary documents (SHOPPING LIST for WIC, ID for Seniors) to a participating market.
  3. Receive Vouchers: Collect your vouchers on-site from our friendly staff.
  4. Shop for Fresh Produce: Use your vouchers to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey (for seniors) until October 31, 2024.

2024 Farmers Market Season

Stay tuned for updates about the upcoming 2025 Farmers Market season.

Every Friday Through October
* 9 AM – 12 PM

PicaPica Plaza
910 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214

Every Wednesday Through October
* 9 AM – 12 PM

Great Northwest
Community Center
 Timberwilde Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78250io, TX 78217

Senior Participants are asked to provide an ID to complete their application and to check eligibility; WIC participants are asked to bring their WIC shopping list as this serves as proof they are enrolled in the WIC program.

* We kindly ask all farmers & vendors to arrive one hour early for set up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bring the necessary documents (Shopping list for WIC, ID for seniors) to any participating SAFB farmers market and our staff will walk you through the process. You can also visit the client services department at the San Antonio Food Bank. Located at 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90, San Antonio, TX 78227.

No. Each participant can receive only voucher booklet per year. Available only while supplies last.

Yes. FMNP & SFMNP vouchers must be used by October 31, 2024.

You can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Senior participants may also use SFMNP vouchers to purchase honey.

Check your Income Eligibility here:

FIND FOOD TODAY

Our network of community pantries and partner agencies is ready to serve. Click the button below and enter your zip code to locate food services near you.

For more information, please contact:

Farmers Markets
farmersmarkets@safoodbank.org
(210) 431-8346

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

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Declaración de no discriminación del USDA

De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), esta entidad está prohibida de discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluyendo identidad de género y orientación sexual), discapacidad, edad, o represalia o retorsión por actividades previas de derechos civiles. La información sobre el programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas que no sean el inglés. Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios alternos de comunicación para obtener la información del programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas americano (ASL), etc.) deben comunicarse con la agencia local o estatal responsable de administrar el programa o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comuníquese con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339.

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