The 2025 NC Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program will run from July 1 to September 30, 2025.
More information about this summer program will be available on this page in June. Information will include a list of local agencies to contact for SFMNP applications and a list of participating farmers’ markets.
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 county with a participating local agency (SFMNP vouchers aren't available in all NC counties); and
3. Household income of no more than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level ($2,413 or less per month for a one-person household; $3,261 or less per month for a two-person household).
Interest Form - This is not an application for the program.
If you meet the requirements above, you may complete the 2025 NC SFMNP Voucher Interest Form to add your contact information to the SFMNP interest list. In June those on the interest list will be notified if they live in a county that participates in the program and if so, the contact information for the local agency that will handle SFMNP applications, eligibility screening, and voucher distribution.
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 January- April, 2025).