Use your SNAP/EBT at Mākeke

Shoppers can use their SNAP/EBT benefits at our farmers’ markets to get 50% off fruits, vegetables, poi, and more.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a federal program that provides crucial food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and needy households, and those making the transition from welfare to self-sufficiency. SNAP beneficiaries can use a their Hawaiʻi Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) debit card at certain vendors at Mākeke Waiʻanae and Mākeke ʻIki.

Our Unlimited SNAP Double Bucks Program doubles the value of shoppers' SNAP benefits. The program allows SNAP participants to purchase eligible fruits, vegetables, poi, proteins, and honey at 50% off.

In 2008, we became the first farmers’ market on Oʻahu to accept SNAP/EBT, and in 2013, we became the first farmers’ market in Hawaiʻi to implement a SNAP Doubling Program. Today, we’re proud to have the largest SNAP Doubling Program in the state.

How to use SNAP/EBT at a farmers market

Visit the Mākeke Information Booth and tell our Mākeke staff how many EBT dollars you want to convert to $1 tokens to spend on eligible SNAP/EBT items.
Look for vendors with a “SNAP/EBT Accepted” sign.
Use your tokens to buy fruits, vegetables, poi, honey, meat, fish, snacks, baked goods, tea, plants, and prepared/packaged foods.

How to use SNAP Double Bucks at a farmers market

Visit the Mākeke Information Booth and tell our Mākeke staff how many EBT dollars you want to convert to $1 tokens to spend on eligible SNAP/EBT items.
Look for vendors with a “SNAP/EBT Accepted” sign.
Use your tokens to purchase fruits, vegetables, poi, honey, meat, and fish for 50% off.

Frequently Asked Questions

People can purchase locally grown, fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables, poi, honey, meat, fish, snacks, baked goods, tea, plants, and prepared/packaged foods. Shoppers cannot use SNAP/EBT to purchase non-food items and hot foods.
Look for a “SNAP/EBT Accepted” sign to see which vendors accept SNAP. If you still have questions about eligible SNAP items, visit the Mākeke Info Booth or Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services FAQ.
People can purchase locally grown, fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables, poi, honey, meat, and fish for 50% off with SNAP Double Bucks. Ineligible items include non-food items, hot foods, and cut fruit with added ingredients (li hing mui, oils, salts, etc.).
If you still have questions about eligible SNAP Double Bucks items, visit our Mākeke Info Booth.
There is no limit to how many SNAP/EBT dollars you can spend at our farmers’ markets.
SNAP Double Bucks do not expire.
Double Bucks tokens carry the same monetary value as any dollar, so please keep your tokens in a secured place. If you do lose your tokens, visit the Mākeke Information Booth.
We do not accept Da Bux Access Card at our Mākeke locations. Shoppers may still receive 50% off eligible produce through our SNAP Double Bucks Program.