snap + HIP + Three Sisters = a free share!

what is snap (food stamps)?

SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps. Depending on your income and household size, you can get extra funds each month to buy food. 1 of 6 people in Massachusetts receive SNAP - this crucial program can help YOU.

Here at Three Sisters, we are set up to accept SNAP as payment for CSA shares - read on below for how you can sign up for a CSA share at no cost to you, thanks to the HIP program.

do you know about hip? Hip gives you snap back!

  • All SNAP recipients can use (Healthy Incentives Program). If you are a SNAP user, you can receive a FREE weekly farm share at Three Sisters!

  • Using HIP does NOT reduce your base benefits.

  • HIP gives you SNAP back: the HIP program provides an immediate & automatic reimbursement for the share cost each month (between $40-80/month, depending on your household size).

 
 
 

Sign up here in 2 easy steps! we are accepting forms for fall 2024 now:

1. Download the 2-page agreement from the Mass. DTA (Department of Transitional Assistance). This directs automatic payments to go directly to Three Sisters the day you receive your SNAP each month, with reimbursement immediately.

2. Fill it out and email it back to us here.

**Call the farm office anytime if you need assistance signing up, or prefer a paper form - we are happy to help: 978-312-6654. You can also call the DTA staff with any questions; they know everything about HIP and how it works: 413-772-3411.

am i eligible for SNAP? how do i sign up?

Take this 10-second eligibility quiz here.

Apply online for SNAP benefits in Massachussetts here!

Need help signing up?

Contact The Open Door SNAP Office at 978-283-6776 ext. 201 or snap@foodpantry.org. The Open Door offers one-on-one, confidential pre-screening for SNAP eligibility, application, recertification, and interim report assistance, and Department of Transitional Assistance advocacy support.

Are you over 60 and live in Ipswich?

The Council on Aging can help you sign up for SNAP! Their friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to hear from you: visit the Ipswich Council on Aging website here or call their office at 978-356-6650.