$50 farmers market coupons for seniors
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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). The ODA provides additional state funds to support SFMNP operation within Ohio.
The program is managed locally by the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) and provides eligible older adults with $50 in coupons each growing season to use at participating farmers’ markets and roadside stands to purchase produce.
To be eligible for the $50 in coupons for this year, individuals must live in the 10 counties included in the AAA7’s district which include Adams, Brown Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. Individuals must be age 60 or over at the time of application and households must be at 185 percent of the poverty level. In a household, both the husband and wife
SC brings back Senior Farmersâ Market Nutrition Program The South Carolina Department of Social Services is bringing back its Senior Farmersâ Market Nutrition Program. (Source: Southside Produce) By WTOC Staff | May 3, 2021 at 8:49 AM EDT - Updated May 3 at 8:49 AM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WTOC) - South Carolinians 60 and older can begin applying to receive free fruits and vegetables from various vendors throughout the state starting on Monday, May 3.
The South Carolina Department of Social Services is bringing back its Senior Farmersâ Market Nutrition Program this summer. This seasonal USDA grant program allows qualifying individuals to purchase unprocessed fruits and vegetables from authorized farmersâ markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs.
Program helps low-income seniors get fresh produce while supporting SC farmers
Eligible seniors receive five $5 checks to spend at authorized farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs.
Credit: New Day NW Author: WLTX Updated: 8:18 PM EDT April 30, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is returning this year in an effort to make fresh produce available to low-income seniors while also supporting South Carolina farmers.
Here s how the program works.
Eligible seniors receive five $5 checks to spend at authorized farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs.
Checks are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Benefits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
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