Double Up Food Bucks Remains Available to Iowans During Federal Shutdown
DES MOINES, Iowa (October 30, 2025) – In light of the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impacts on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative announced today that Double Up Food Bucks remains available to SNAP users in Iowa.
SNAP participants can continue to earn and spend Double Up Food Bucks on purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables with any existing SNAP/EBT balance at participating locations. Up to $15 of Double Up Food Bucks can be earned per day. At this time, no changes are planned to the earning process.
“During this uncertain time, we want Iowans to know that Double Up Food Bucks is still here to help make healthy food more affordable,” said Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Executive Director, Jami Haberl.
Key Program Reminders:
● Earn: Double Up Food Bucks when you buy fresh fruits and vegetables with SNAP/EBT at participating locations.
● Redeem: Double Up Food Bucks when you buy fresh fruits and vegetables at participating locations.
● Use: Double Up Food Bucks only at authorized Double Up locations.
● Expiration: All Double Up Food Bucks expire on December 31, 2025.
● Balance: Funds remain on your Double Up card and cannot be transferred to your SNAP EBT card. Check your balance at mydoubleup.com.
● Eligibility: Double Up Food Bucks cannot be earned with WIC or personal funds.
● Need a Card? Sign up for a Double Up Food Bucks card at a participating location or visit doubleupiowa.org.
For more information about Double Up Food Bucks, visit iowahealthieststate.com/doubleupfaq.
Questions or concerns about your SNAP benefits should be directed to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services at hhs.iowa.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/snap.
How Double Up Food Bucks works: When customers spend $15 on fresh fruits and vegetables using SNAP benefits at a participating location, they can earn $15 in Double Up Food Bucks. These bucks can be used to buy more fresh fruits and vegetables. The program matches what you spend—$1 for $1—up to $15 each day. To earn and use Double Up Food Bucks: SNAP/EBT customers must sign up for the Double Up Food Bucks Iowa program. To learn more about Double Up Food Bucks, including participating sites, visit www.DoubleUpIowa.org.
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The Healthiest State Initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization driven by the vision that every Iowan has the opportunity to live their healthiest life. By creating awareness and integrating solutions to improve the physical, social, and mental well-being of Iowans, the organization aims to make this vision a reality. For more information, visit http://www.iowahealthieststate.com.