PROGRAM

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

Seasonal produce benefits for eligible seniors.

OVERVIEW

About this program

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides eligible low-
income older adults with a $50 benefit to purchase locally grown produce at
participating farmers’ markets and roadside stands. The program is supported with USDA and Ohio Department of Aging funding, in partnership with AAA Region 9.

Key points

$50 benefit for eligible locally grown produce
Age 60+ by date of application
Must live in a Region 9 county
Household income at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines
Season typically runs mid-May through November

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