The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides checks to older adults to help them purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. SFMNP is only available in certain counties in Illinois.
SFMNP benefits can be redeemed at participating farmers’ markets to purchase locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey during the summer season.
If a participant is unable to get to a farmers’ market, a proxy may use SFMNP on their behalf.
No change is given if participants do not redeem the full amount of their checks.
If participants go over the value of their check they must pay the difference.
Household income must be under 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Gross income includes all income from your job or self-employment, and other income like social security, disability, child support, worker’s comp, unemployment, and pension income:
Adults age 60 or older.
No citizenship requirement.
Must prove residency of the Illinois county where you are applying for the program.
To find a program in your area:
Call the Illinois Department on Aging Senior Helpline at 800-252-8966
Find the local Area Agency on Aging for your county.
Applicants will need to provide documents that verify:
Several grocery and meal programs are available to support nutrition for adults over age 60. Learn more about nutrition programs for older adults.