Wholesome Wave Bridging America's Nutrition Gap

Tens of millions of Americans struggle to put healthy food on the table. But poverty should never be an obstacle to eating fresh produce. That’s why our flagship program doubles the value of SNAP (or Food Stamps) when spent on fruits and vegetables.

Benefits

Affordable Access to Produce
Improved Public Health
Thriving Local Economy
Healthier Environment

Main Features

SNAP Shopper finds a participating farmers market or grocery store
Shop with SNAP (purchasing power is doubled in the form of tokens or coupons)
Shoppers use incentives to buy fruits and vegetables

Primary Audience

Low-income Americans
Operators of farmers markets, grocery stores, CSAs or farm stands

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Food Stamps Recipients at Higher Risk for COVID-19

According to a recent Politico article, “The stay-at-home orders leave low-income people on food stamps especially vulnerable, and millions more are expected to qualify for benefits in a recession.” With innovative technology like our partners Tangelo, we mitigate these risks with the use of the application in our programs.

Lissette Badillo

Wholesome Wave User

Georgia Food For Health

Lissette Badillo

Wholesome Wave User

Georgia Food For Health

The program is a proven evidence-based model of preventative healthcare. Going into our 5th year, we are excited to increase our collaboration as partners continue to share best practices for helping food-insecure families lead healthier lives.