2018 By the Numbers
Since 2016, $330,480 in SNAP/EBT (formerly known as food stamps) and Double Up Food Bucks have been redeemed in Arizona. There have been 2,885 new SNAP customers since 2016. In the last 2 years, there have been 10,997 Double Up Food Bucks Arizona transactions. 6,054 of those transactions occurred in 2018.
Double Up Arizona Expansion
Let’s Grow Arizona
New Team Member
Double Up Voices
2019 Goals
- To have more market navigators and ambassadors at markets to help new customers navigate and understand the various programs offered.
- Additional market promotion so we can reach even more Arizonans.
- More food demonstrations and education opportunities at the market to help customers connect with local food and local growers.
- Transportation solutions to help bring customers to the market.
Thank you to everyone who has made this wonderful year for Double Up Food Bucks Arizona possible. So many great things were accomplished this year, and we can’t wait to see what 2019 has in store for the program. To see what’s next for Double Up Arizona, stayed tuned to our blog, Twitter, and Facebook!