District of Columbia farmers markets that accept SNAP / EBT
2 of the 63 farmers markets listed in District of Columbia record SNAP/EBT acceptance in the USDA directory, and 1 record WIC. Listings are grouped by city, largest first.
Washington, DC2 markets
1250 Half Street Southeast
Saturday 9am–1pm
Season: 05/03/2025 to 11/22/2025 (2025)
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsWICSenior FMNPCards acceptedCorner 12th St. & Independence Ave. SW, 20250
Friday 9am–2pm
Season: May to October
SNAP / EBTCertified organic vendorsCards accepted
Common questions
- How many farmers markets in District of Columbia take EBT?
- 2 District of Columbia farmers markets record SNAP/EBT acceptance out of 63 listed in total — about 3%.
- How does EBT work at a District of Columbia farmers market?
- Most markets run a central token system: swipe your EBT card once at the information booth for tokens that any participating vendor accepts. Some markets instead have individual vendors running their own terminals. Either way, EBT covers food items — not crafts, hot prepared food or plants that don't produce food.
- Is my SNAP benefit doubled at District of Columbia markets?
- Some District of Columbia markets take part in nutrition-incentive schemes that match SNAP spending on fruit and vegetables, often up to a daily cap. Participation is market-by-market and season-by-season, so check at the market's information booth.