THE 2024 SEASON IS CLOSED. Please check back to this website in spring 2025 for information about the North Carolina counties that will be participating in next summer’s Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
What is the NC Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program?
The NC Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a summer-only program that provides vouchers in participating counties to eligible lower-income older adults to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh cut herbs at NC SFMNP-certified farmers' markets. This summertime program is designed to improve the nutrition of older adults and increase business for local farmers and farmers’ markets. The NC SFMNP season is from July 1 to September 30 and is not available in all NC counties. View the 2024 map of the NC SFMNP.
What are eligibility requirements for the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program?
To participate in the NC SFMNP, a person must meet three requirements:
1. 60 years of age or older
2. Live in a participating county (SFMNP vouchers aren't available in all NC counties)
3. Household income of no more than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (in 2024 it was $2,322 or less per month for a one-person household; $3,152 or less per month for a two-person household.)
NOTE: The SFMNP is not an entitlement program, so SFMNP vouchers are not guaranteed. Even if a person meets the eligibility requirements above, there may not be enough funds for all eligible persons to receive SFMNP vouchers.
Questions? Contact NCSFMNP@dhhs.nc.gov (please note that this email address is only checked bi-weekly from December through April).