Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a federally funded program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services Agency and in Ohio, by the Ohio Department of Aging. ODA provides additional state funds to support SFMNP operation within Ohio. The AAA enters into a Grant Agreement with ODA to administer SFMNP within their planning and service region.
The SFMNP provides low-income older adults with a $50 benefit with which to purchase eligible, locally grown produce at participating farmers’ markets and roadside stands.
In 2024, the program will run from June 1st through November 30th.
Eligibility requirements:
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Age 60 by June 1, 2024
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Reside in Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Muskingum, or Tuscarawas County
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Household income falls within 185% of the federal poverty level
|
Household Size |
Income Limits |
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1 person |
$0-$27,861 |
|
2 people |
$0-$37,814 |
|
3 people |
$0- $47,767 |
|
4 people |
$0- $57,720 |
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5 people |
$0-$67,673 |
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6 people |
$0 -$77,626 |
Ohio is one of 34 states transitioning the SFMNP program to an e-Solution format in 2024, which means applicants can apply from the comfort of their own homes.
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is an equal opportunity program. Participants will receive fresh produce of an equal quality and price as shoppers who are not participating. Participants who are unable to shop independently may assign a proxy to assist them.