Nevada City, Calif. – The Nevada County Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the return of the Market Match Program, beginning Sept. 6, with expanded offerings and a renewed commitment to food access for CalFresh customers.

Market Match helps CalFresh shoppers stretch their food dollars at farmers markets. This year’s program will continue to be administered by Sierra Harvest, and due to the delayed start, the Market Match Program will operate through Feb. 28, or until allocated funds are depleted.

Participating Market Match Locations and Programs Nevada City Summer Farmers Market

  • Location: Union Street, Downtown Nevada City
  • Schedule: Saturdays through Dec. 20 | 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Match: Up to $10 in electronic benefit transfer (EBT) funds per market

Mountain Bounty Farm – Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Vegetable or Fruit Share

  • Offer: 50% discount on monthly CSA subscription (regular or small box)
  • Delivery: Weekly to convenient drop-off locations throughout Western Nevada County
  • Enrollment: info@mountainbountyfarm.com or (530) 292-3776
  • Mountainbountyfarm.com

Tahoe Truckee Food Hub – CSA Harvest Box

  • Offer: 50% match on individual harvest box purchases
  • Pickup Locations:
    • Tahoe Food Hub Warehouse (12116 Chandelle Way, Unit D1, Truckee, CA 96161)
      • Thursdays: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
      • Fridays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
      • Saturdays: 12 p.m.– 6 p.m.

CalFresh customers may combine benefits by using a portion of their EBT funds at the Nevada City Market and a portion toward a CSA box, receiving a total match of up to $30 per week.

How to Participate At Farmers Markets:

  • Present EBT card and valid ID at the Market Manager’s booth
  • Purchase tokens and receive up to $10 in matching tokens per market

With CSA Box Programs:

  • Use EBT card to make purchases
  • Match is automatically applied, up to $30 per week
  • EBT card must be presented at time of pickup

Grass Valley Farmers Market Update

Please note that the Grass Valley Farmers Market will not participate in the 2025–2026 Market Match Program as they continue efforts to recertify their EBT vendor status. We look forward to their future involvement. For more information about the Market Match Program, eligibility, or participating vendors, please contact the Nevada County Department of Social Services.