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What is it?

Union Square Main Streets (USMS) proudly presents the 8th Annual Good Food for All, a week-long, community campaign to raise awareness and funds for the Union Square Farmers Market local SNAP match.

From June 21-28, participating businesses will donate proceeds from a featured product or service or a percentage of sales to the local SNAP match program.

Mark your calendars, and check back to this page to see the growing list of local businesses supporting this effort.

SNAP Customers, visit the blue Market Manager's tent near 90 Union Square at the market so our team can help you double down on your benefits!

Why is it important?

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously Food Stamps) recipients often find fresh, local food at farmers markets inaccessible, yet these foods are vital for strong and healthy immune systems. 

To increase accessibility to these local food sources, the Union Square Farmers Market (USFM) offers a SNAP Match Program: USFM matches SNAP funds that shoppers use with market vendors, dollar-for-dollar up to $15 each market day. This means that a shopper gets $30 to shop SNAP-eligible goods while only spending $15 of their benefits, doubling their purchasing power. 

Since 2005, Union Square Main Streets (USMS) has raised more than $102,000 to match SNAP dollars, making it possible for more neighbors to participate in and enjoy the bounty of its farmers market. Good Food For All ensures that this vital food access program continues.

During the 2010 Union Square Farmers Market season, USMS issued $164 in SNAP and match per market. In the 2024 season, the average SNAP and match issued per market was $1,796 – an astounding 995% increase. While this increase shows that fresh food continues to be a priority for all, it also means Good Food For All is even more important than ever.

2025 Participating Businesses

Aeronaut Brewing Company
14 Tyler St
Donate 8% of merchandise (apparel, glassware, books, stickers) sales

Amazônia Insurance Agency
66 Bow St
Thank you for your generous donation!

Arrow Time Consultants
42 Medford St
Thank you for your generous donation!

El Potro Mexican Grill
61 Union Square
Donate 8% of sales

EMBODI
11 Bow St Floor 2
Donate 8% of Intro Offer (3 classes for $45) sales

Fuki Japanese Cuisine
16 Bow St
Thank you for your generous donation!

Hutchins Farm
Union Square Farmers Market
Donate $1 for every head of lettuce sold at USFM on 6/21 & 6/28

The Independent
75 Union Square
Donate 8% of sales from Saturday morning brunch on 6/21 & 6/28

Juliet
263 Washington St
Donate $1 for every entree sold on Monday, 6/23

Life Alive Organic Cafe
32 Prospect St
Donate 8% of smoothie sales purchased from the Union Square cafe

Mama Jean
Union Square Farmers Market
Donate 8% of sales from featured baked good sold at USFM on 6/28

The Neighborhood Restaurant & Bakery
25 Bow St
Thank you for your generous donation!

Open Space Community Acupuncture
70 Union Square #102
Donate 8% of sales

Play Union
378 Somerville Ave
Donate 8% of sales

Reliable Market
45 Union Square
Thank you for your generous donation!

Summit Bound Outfitter
348 Somerville Ave
Donate 8% of all apparel sales

Tiny Turns Paperie
339 Somerville Ave
Donate 8% of sales

Union Square Main Streets
Online here
Donate 8% of Union Square Farmers Market posters

Vera’s
70 Union Square
Thank you for your generous donation!

Villari’s Martial Arts Centers
54 Union Square
Donate 8% of New Membership sales

Vinal Bakery
222 Somerville Ave
Thank you for your generous donation!

Vinal General Store
220 Somerville Ave
Thank you for your generous donation!

Heartfelt Gratitude to our 2024 Supporters for Coming to the Table

Anonymous
Brock Adler
Beth Baniszewski
Toby Bloom
Lizzy Cantor
Mary Cassesso
Marisa Chiang
Marilyn Dale
Liam DeBeasi
Charan Devereaux
Gretchen Elder
Anna Emirides
Jessica Eshleman
Ryan Evans
Janine Fay
Danielle Forbes
Kaely Gallagher
Terry Garrahan
Jennifer Gottlieb
Cynthia Graber
Mike Katz & Linda Gritz
Rachel Hands
Ashley Henry-Musser
Nikki Jenner
Reva Kasman
Miriam Khan

Thank you to our 2023 Supporters!

Anonymous
3 Hawkins Street
Accounting for Creativity
Brock Adler
Keith Anderson
Philip Ballentine
Lisa Brukilacchio
Mary Cassesso + Peter L. Miller
Amelia Costello
Stuart Dash
Charan Devereaux
David Dinklage
Gretchen Elder
Jessica Eshleman
Ryan Evans
Janine Fay
Kaely Gallagher
Terry Garrahan
Jennifer Gottlieb
Mike Katz + Linda Gritz
Todd Kaplan

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