How to Use Vouchers
What can I buy with my vouchers:
Vouchers 4 Veggies-EatSF distributes several different types of vouchers. The color of the voucher helps determine what you can buy with that voucher.
Click a tab below to read more information on what you can purchase with each type of voucher:
Purple Vouchers:
Purple vouchers are worth $10 each and are distributed to participants through partnering community-based organizations, such as WIC clinics and other health clinics.
Purple vouchers can ONLY be used within their valid expiration dates.
Purple vouchers can ONLY be used for fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables:
- Pre-packaged fruit and vegetables, like salad mixes, are okay.
Purple vouchers CANNOT be used for fruit and vegetables with added sugar or salt OR other food items such as juice, milk, eggs, or bread.
Purple vouchers CANNOT be exchanged for cash. If you do not spend the full voucher amount, you will NOT receive change back.
For a list of locations, please visit eatsfvoucher.org/locations
Orange Vouchers:
Orange vouchers are worth $5-$10 each and are distributed through partnering community-based distribution sites, such as health clinics housing sites, and senior centers.
Orange vouchers can only be used within their valid expiration dates.
Orange vouchers can be used for ALL food items EXCEPT alcohol and sugary beverages. Hot foods are acceptable.
Orange vouchers CANNOT be exchanged for cash. If you do not spend the full voucher amount, you will NOT receive change back.
For a list of locations, please visit eatsfvoucher.org/locations
FAQs
We unfortunately cannot directly enroll people to receive vouchers. We partner with community organizations that do the enrolling and voucher distribution. Each organization makes their own eligibility qualifications and does their own outreach to their participants. Please see this list of Healthy Food Resources for food assistance programs that we hope can help you directly: https://eatsfvoucher.org/my-vouchers-2/healthy-food-resources/
Vouchers 4 Veggies has an interest list for community organizations who want to distribute vouchers. Please email us with the location, demographics, and number of people you serve. One of our team members will reach out to you with more information. We also offer community organizations the options to pre-purchase vouchers from us at cost + small admin fee, consult with us for replication technical assistance, or cooperate on grant applications to include our benefits in your grant. eatsf@ucsf.edu or 1-833-VEG4YOU.
Vouchers are distributed via community-based organizations partnering with EatSF. If you are a current participant, you will receive vouchers from the staff at your site on a monthly basis. Please contact the staff at your site for more information.
Vouchers are distributed at participating community-based organizations and health clinics. Each site has its own eligibility criteria and schedule for distributing vouchers on a regular basis.
For more questions, please contact the staff at the site which you enrolled in the program.
This depends on the staff at the site where you are receiving vouchers. Most people receive their vouchers once per month or once per 3 months.
The number of vouchers depends on your specific program. Please contact the site staff where you enrolled for more information on program duration.
Each voucher is worth $10. Participants receive $40 each month in vouchers, depending on their household size.
Please check the map to find the markets, grocery stores, and corner stores that accept EatSF vouchers. You may also use the vouchers at the Heart of the City Farmers Market, Alemany Farmers Market, and Mission Community Market. For a full list of our stores, click here.
Vouchers can be used at any of our partnering vendor locations. Vouchers are worth $5-$10. If you spend more than the allotted amount, you will have to pay the difference. If you spend less than the allotted amount, no change will be given back to you. Vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash. Your voucher MUST be used within the dates written on it. When shopping for groceries, present your voucher to the cashier at the register as you are paying. You can use more than one voucher at a time as long as they are not expired.
See “How do I use my vouchers at farmer’s markets” for more information on redeeming your vouchers at our farmer’s market locations.
Heart of the City Farmer’s Market:
- Redeem your vouchers directly at the farmer’s market booth of your choice.
- Note: You will not receive any change back if you spend less than the voucher dollar amount.
Alemany Farmer’s Market:
- Go to the market office (building located close to Alemany Blvd) to receive tokens for the value of the vouchers.
- You may use these tokens to purchase fruits and vegetables at the booths in the farmer’s market.
Mission Community Market:
- Go to the CUESA Info Booth to receive market coins for the value of vouchers.
- You may use these tokens to purchase fruits and vegetables at the booths in the farmer’s market
Please visit our store locations page for store operating hours.
Yes, as long as you are using the vouchers within the “First day to use” and “Last day to use” dates written on them.
If you have a problem using your voucher, please contact EatSF or call 1-833-VEG4YOU.
Once you have received vouchers from your site, you are responsible for using them within the valid dates. You cannot get new ones if they are lost or expired.
