Saturdays, 2pm to 5pm
Lewis & Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA
550 Bell Street [map]
EBT and WIC/senior market checks always accepted
We accept EBT/food stamps, WIC FMNP checks, and Senior FMNP checks at every market day, at every eligible market vendor. Please note that WIC/Senior FMNP checks and EBT/food stamps can only be used to purchase certain items that are sold at the market.

EBT/Food Stamps
To use your EBT card and food stamps at the Market, visit the Market information table, where market staff will process your EBT transaction and give you wooden tokens to use in place of cash. Note that you must visit the Market information table before attempting to use your food stamps at individual vendors.
In San Mateo County: for information on how to apply for food stamps, contact your local Human Services Agency office. You can view a list of locations in San Mateo County by clicking here. Our market is located in the parking lot of a local food stamp office. You can also call (650) 363-4218 for more information.
In Santa Clara County: for information on how to apply for food stamps, contact your local Social Services Agency, click here. You can also call (408) 271-5500 for more information.
WIC FMNP Checks
To use your WIC FMNP checks at the Market, simply present your checks to each market vendor. They work like cash. If you have any trouble spending your WIC FMNP checks at the Market, please seek out the assistance of onsite Market management.
For information on how to apply for WIC benefits, call 1-888-WIC-WORKS.

Senior FMNP Checks
To use your Senior FMNP checks at the Market, simply present your checks to each market vendor. They work like cash. If you have any trouble spending your Senior FMNP checks at the Market, please seek out the assistance of onsite Market management.
For information on how to receive Senior FMNP checks, call 1-800-984-FOOD.