Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program – Farm Market Fresh

Who is eligible?

If all of the statements shown below are true, then you may be eligible to participate.

• You are 60 years of age or older.
• You are a resident of a locality that participates in the program.
• You do not live in the same household and you are not an immediate family member of the farmer who grows the produce.
• You meet the program’s income requirements. You must certify your household income.

How does it work?

• You must complete an application each year through your local Area Agency on Aging to determine if you are eligible to participate in the program.
• Participation is limited and applications are accepted on a first come-first served basis.
• Not all localities within the area served by your local Area Agency on Aging may be eligible to participate in the program.

What is provided?

• If your application is approved, you will receive $45.00 worth of checks per eligible senior for that growing season.
• Each check is worth $5.00 and may be used to purchase fresh, locally-grown fruit, vegetables, and cut herbs from participating certified retail farmers market vendors.
• Certified retail farmers market vendors will accept checks for fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables in-season, depending on the produce items available.

Where does SFMNP Operate?