What is the Food Stamps/EBT at Farmers Market project?
The project will provide wireless Point of Sale (POS) terminals to 20 Farmers’ Markets throughout Arizona so that Food Stamp customers will have the opportunity to utilize their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) or QUEST cards at these Markets. With the implementation of wireless EBT technology at select Markets, EBT customers will be able to shop for food stamp eligible products with their EBT benefits and thereby expand their food choices as well as experience the additional benefits of shopping at Farmers’ Markets. How Does the Project Work? Community Food Connections will provide Point of Sale (POS) terminals and pay for monthly service fees and wireless charges to approved markets. With this terminal, credit and debit cards can also be accepted; however service fees (18 cents a piece) for credit and debit transactions must be covered by the market. The EBT customer can use their QUEST card to access their benefits through the Market’s centrally located POS terminal. The customer
