This is a secure application. An application must be completed for each person in the household that qualifies for SFMNP benefits. To qualify, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Age - person must be 60 years of age or older the day of issuance.
- Income level - – to be eligible on the basis of income, recipients’ gross household income must not exceed the following limits:
$1,534.00 monthly……for a household of ------1
$2,064.00
monthly……for a household of ------2
$2,594.00 monthly……for a household of
------3
$3,124.00 monthly……for a household of ------4
$3,654.00
monthly……for a household of ------5
$4,183.00 monthly……for a household of
------6
(Household: a group of related or non-related individuals living together as one economic unit. These amounts are at 170% of 2010/2011 Federal Poverty Guidelines.)
No person is “entitled” to Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks, i.e. the budget does not allow enough checks to satisfy everyone who wants them and is eligible.