We are proud to announce that the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is available in all 67 counties this year. The Farmers Market Authority (FMA) contracts with Area Agencies on Aging to issue benefits to eligible seniors. For specific issuance information, please call 1-877-774-9519 or 1-800-243-5463. There is no application process; individuals meeting the eligibility criteria below are qualified to receive the benefits. However, no person is “entitled” to SFMNP checks; as the budget does not allow enough checks to satisfy everyone who wishes to receive them and is eligible. Issuance is on a first come-first serve basis until a county’s allotted books are issued.

Senior FMNP- Both criteria must be met in order to receive SFMNP coupons.

1. Age – person must be 60 years of age or older on the day of issuance, no one under age 60 is eligible.

2. Income level – household gross income must not exceed:
 

• $18,200……for a household of ------1 ($1,517.00 monthly)
  $24,500……for a household of ------2 ($2,042.00 monthly)
  $30,800……for a household of ------3 ($2,567.00 monthly)