Veggie Vouchers

The Veggie Voucher Program increases access to fruits & vegetables among vulnerable and under-served populations. It is a locally financed program to meet local food needs in our community. Veggie Vouchers has served the Waterloo community since 2016. 

We partner with a number of local clinics and non-profits that are already serving the community and provide them with our $5 Veggie Vouchers. From there our partners are able to distribute the vouchers to their clients that are most in need of this program. These vouchers can be redeemed by clients at local farmers markets and farm stands during the growing season. 

Food producers at the markets and farm stands are reimbursed through the University of Northern Iowa Center for Energy & Environmental Education (UNI-CEEE). Clients benefit from their increased purchasing power to provide their families with fresh fruits and vegetables and local farmers benefit from the increased demand for their products.