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                USDA.gov Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program
          Over 800,000 seniors receive SFMNP benefits each year.
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              Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition ProgramHelp for Low-Income Seniors
            The Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to:

Provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs.
	Increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities through farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agricultural programs.
	Aid in the development of new and additional farmers markets, roadside stands, and community support agricultural programs.
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  The Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program is designed to provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs.
          SFMNP Serves
                Low-income seniors, generally defined as individuals who are at least 60 years old and who have household incomes of not more than 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines.

Common Locations:

Farmers
	Farmers Markets
	Roadside StandsSFMNP currently operates in 57 states. Check to see if your state agency operates a SFMNP.
  About SFMNP Program
                FNS awards grants to states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and federally-recognized Indian tribal governments. The program is administered by state agencies such as a state Department of Agriculture or Aging.The Farm Bill provides federal funding for the program. Ninety percent of federal funds support food costs and 10 percent of federal funds support administrative costs of the program.LinksSFMNP Income EligibilityProgram ContactsFact SheetGrant LevelsProgram DataWIC FMNPBenefits.gov
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    WIC FMNP and SFMNP FY 2022 Guidance Package
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    SFMNP Income Eligibility Guidelines (2024-25)
    Policy Memos
    FY 2025  Research and Evaluation Plan
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    Overview
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    Generic Clearance for Stakeholder Feedback and Surveys as Part of FNS Planning
    Federal Register Documents
    SFMNP Publication of the 2023-24 Income Eligibility Guidelines
    Policy
    FNS Awards $50 Million for Improving Seniors’ Access to Locally Grown Foods, Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience
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    SFMNP Grant Data
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    Comment Request on Revision of Approved Collection: Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Reporting and Recordkeeping
    Federal Register Documents
    FMNP/SFMNP: Existing Flexibilities to Support Program Operations
    Policy Memos
    Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program: Implementation of American Rescue Plan Act Grants
    Guidance Documents
    Your Market is Only a Few Clicks Away: Navigating USDA’s Local Food Directories
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    Discovering Trends in the 2019 National Farmers Market Managers Survey
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    Information Collection: Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
    Federal Register Documents
    USDA Promotes Program Access, Combats Discrimination Against LGBTQI+ Community
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        SFMNP/FMNP Map of Participating State Agencies
      This map shows states and territories who participate in the SFMNP and/or the FMNP.Preview image
        USDA's Focus on Nutrition Security
      The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is working to ensure all communities have access to foods that support good health and well-being. Watch our video, which highlights how FNS nutrition assistance programs help all Americans thrive.Final Rule: SFMNP Regulations, Nondiscretionary Provisions of PL 110-246

  
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