Fresh Checks

Fresh Checks is an innovative program run by Collective Roots to increase access to healthy, local, affordable produce for families in East Palo Alto.  The program incentivizes individuals and families to spend their food stamps and other federal benefits on healthy produce at the East Palo Alto Farmers Market.  To learn more about the success of the program, past and present, click here.

EPA Fresh Checks are $1 tokens that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the East Palo Alto Community Farmers’ Market. They work just like cash.

At the Farmers’ Market, customers who use WIC FMNP (Farmers Market Nutrition Program) checks, Senior FMNP checks, or CalFresh/food stamps are entitled to receive one (1) EPA Fresh Check per $1 they spend at the market, up to $20 each month. With Fresh Checks, East Palo Alto residents support their local farmers' market and go home happy!