What Is HIP?
The Healthy Incentives Program is a state-funded food security program available to households that receive SNAP. HIP provides up to $80 monthly that can be spent on local produce that is purchased directly from farmers at a farm stand or farmers market. It helps build a stronger local food ecosystem by benefiting families, farmers, and the local economy.
The amount per household is dependent on household size.
1-2 people: $40 per month
3-5 people: $60 per month
6+ people: $80 per month
HIP benefits do not roll over to the next month. It must be used within the calendar month it was issued.
HIP is available as long as there is at least $0.01 (one cent) in the SNAP balance.
How It Works
When a participating vendor runs the SNAP card at the point of sale, eligible purchases are deducted first from the HIP balance. If your purchase exceeds your HIP balance, SNAP funds pay for the remainder.
Note: HIP is only available for regular SNAP accounts. Sun Bucks (formerly Summer EBT) do not accrue HIP benefits.
Check out our FAQ section to learn more about HIP.
