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Market Services

Foodwise offers many services to make your farmers market experience more accessible, easy, and enjoyable. Learn more about our customer services, EBT, and more.

Got questions? Our friendly staff and volunteers are happy to assist you. Visit the Foodwise Info Booth for help locating vendors, parking validation, events calendars, and additional services listed below.

Foodwise farmers markets accept CalFresh EBT (also known as SNAP or food stamps). During market hours, customers can use their EBT card at the Foodwise Info Booth to receive market coins.

CalFresh EBT shoppers can double their benefits through the Market Match program (up to a set maximum per market day). Market Match tokens redeemable in the market for fresh fruits and vegetables. Learn more.

Foodwise farmers markets also accept Fresh Approach VeggieRx, Eat SF Vouchers 4 Veggies, and WIC & FMNP vouchers. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) and FMNP (Farmers Market Nutrition Program) vouchers must be redeemed directly at participating sellers’ stalls. Learn more.

Most of our farmers market sellers take credit cards and contactless payments (such as Apple Pay). Look for “We Take Credit Cards” signs at their stalls, or just ask them!

You can also use your credit card or contactless payment at the Foodwise Info Booth to purchase wooden market coins, which can be redeemed at any farmers market stall. Note: Market coin purchases with Square at the Info Booth will be assessed a service fee.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: ATM machines are located inside the Ferry Building on the north side and south side.

Mission Community Market: Find Wells Fargo and US Bank ATMs at the intersection of 22nd and Mission, and a Chase ATM at 21st and Mission.

Want to take out cash, but don’t want to wait at the ATM? You can also use your credit card or contactless payment at the Info Booth to purchase wooden market coins, which can be redeemed at any farmers market stall. Note: Market coin purchases with Square at the Info Booth will be assessed a service fee.

Give the gift of fresh, local food. Our farmers market eGift Cards make the perfect gift for any occasion. Learn more about purchasing and redeeming eGift Cards, and using market coins in the farmers market.  Learn more.

Bags weighing your down? At the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, you can leave your purchases at our free Veggie Valet, and come back later or pick them up curbside. On Saturday, the Veggie Valet can be found curbside, south of the clocktower (8 am to 1 pm). On Tuesday and Thursday, the Veggie Valet service is offered through the Info Booth (10 am to 2 pm).

Foodwise farmers markets offer education programs to connect eaters of all ages with fresh food and local farms. Learn more about our education programs.

Visit our orange Seasonal Spotlight tent for free tastings, recipes, and tips about what’s in season at the farmers market this month. At the Foodwise Classroom at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on Saturdays, we also offer free cooking demos and seasonal celebrations. See our events calendar for upcoming demos and events.

Laminated signs posted at each seller’s tent educate shoppers about the seller and their farming or production practices. Learn more about our sellers.

Are you a frequent farmers market shopper? We want to thank you! Visit the Info Booth to pick up your Seasonal Shopper Rewards Card. Earn rewards and win prizes! Learn more.

The Foodwise Info Booth sells farmers market tote bags and other items. See a list here.

Chefs and restaurants are an important part of our farmers market community. Through our Market to Chef program, we support chefs who shop at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market by offering curbside parking (requires an annual registration) and shopping carts for large purchases. View a list of restaurants that shop with us.