For low-income families in Philadelphia, fruits and vegetables can be tough to afford.

Here's a guide to programs that can help Philadelphia families stretch their food budgets and put nutritious food on their tables:

Philly Food Bucks, The Food Trust
Who Qualifies: SNAP participants
Where: 25 farmers' markets in Philadelphia
The Deal: Spend $5 in SNAP benefits. Get a $2 Philly Food Bucks coupon to buy more local fruits and veggies.
Note: Most farmers’ markets open in May. Before visiting, confirm your market’s days and hours. For a list of participating markets, visit The Food Trust's website. 
Contact: The Food Trust, 215-575-0444, contact@thefoodtrust.org

Double Dollars, Fair Food
Who Qualifies: SNAP (food stamp) participants
Where: Fair Food Farmstand, Reading Terminal Market (12th and Arch Streets)
The Deal: Spend $5 in SNAP benefits at the Fair Food Farmstand. Get a $5 Double Dollars coupon to spend on more fresh produce, meat, poultry, dairy and other local products.
Note: Participants can receive up to $10 in Double Dollars a week. 
Contact: Fair Food, 215-386-5211, shivon@fairfoodphilly.org

SHARE Packages, SHARE Food Program
Who Qualifies: Anyone willing to volunteer two hours in their community 
Where: SHARE (2901 W. Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia 19129) and multiple host sites throughout the city
The Deal: Get $15 to $20 packages of farm fresh fruits and veggies valued at nearly twice that amount in exchange for two hours of volunteer time. Depending on the season, packages could include asparagus, rhubarb, cabbage, spinach, swiss chard and more.
Note: Accepts Access Cards (SNAP) and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program checks.
Contact: SHARE, 215-223-2220

Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), U.S. Department of Agriculture
Who Qualifies: Eligible participants in the federal WIC (Women, Infants & Children Program) and qualifying low-income seniors
Where: Most farmers' markets in Philadelphia
The Deal: Every summer, eligible WIC participants and qualifying seniors can receive $20 in FMNP checks to buy fruits and vegetables at Philadelphia farmers' markets.
Note: Checks are distributed starting in June/July. They must be redeemed by Nov. 30.
Contact: Eligible WIC participants can contact their WIC office. Qualifying seniors can contact the Philadelphia Corp. for Aging, 215-765-9040.

Fresh for All, Philabundance
Who Qualifies: Anyone
Where: Multiple locations throughout the five-county Philadelphia region
The Deal: Pick up free fruits and vegetables distributed weekly in low-income communities.
Note: To receive produce, potential members are asked for basic household information.
Contact: Philabundance, 800-319-3663

Pennypack Farm & Education Center
Who Qualifies: Families whose incomes are 150 percent of the federal poverty limit.
Where: Multiple locations throughout the five-county Philadelphia region
The Deal: Pick up free fruits and vegetables distributed weekly in low-income communities.
Note: To receive produce, potential members are asked for basic household information.
Contact: Contact Margot Bradley: 215-646-3943, coordinator@pennypackfarm.org 

Greener Partners
Who Qualifies: Families at 180 percent of the federal poverty level.
Where: Media and Chester  
The Deal: Families gets shares of five to six seasonal, organically grown vegetables for $11.50 per week, from mid-May to mid-November. Participants will also receive recipes and be able to participate in free cooking and nutrition classes and farm visits.
Contact: Jessica Cummings, jessica.cummings@greenerpartners.org

Farm to Families Food Share, St. Christopher's Foundation for Children
Who Qualifies: Families living, working and worshiping in North Philadelphia
Where: Weekly pickups at multiple locations in Eastern North Philadelphia 
The Deal: Pick up a box of healthy, farm fresh produce for either $10 or $15 with retail values ranging from $20-$30. Eggs, meat, fish and other items are also available. 
Note: Accepts Access Cards (SNAP), cash and credit cards. Orders must be placed one week in advance.
Locations and Contacts: Community Partnership School: 215-235-0461, f2f@cpsphilly.org; The Lighthouse Inc.: 215-425-7800, faro@lighthse.net; New Kensington CDC: 215-427-0350 x110, f2f@nkcdc.org; Norris Square Neighborhood Project: 215-634-2227, food@myneighborhoodproject.org; St. Christopher's Hospital: 215-427-3052, SH662@drexelmed.edu; St. Philip's United Methodist: 215-627-5550 x207, f2f@wcrpphila.com