DONATE TODAY NOURISH OUR KŪPUNA Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program The Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to provide low-income kūpuna with access to locally-grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs. Every year, Hawaii Foodbank partners with the State of Hawaii Office of Community Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service to organize the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Hawaii’s SFMNP offers eligible seniors $50 worth of coupons (10 coupons valued at $5 each) to obtain eligible foods without charge from participating farmers, farmers’ markets and roadside stands that have been approved to accept SFMNP coupons. Through SFMNP, kūpuna are provided with nutritious foods as well as education to emphasize the relationship of proper nutrition to good health. THE 2021 SFMNP WILL BEGIN IN APRIL 2021. If you already applied this year, you will receive an application in the mail during March or April 2021. If you are new to the program, you may request to receive application when the program starts by contacting Jared Kawatani, community program coordinator, at jared@hawaiifoodbank.org or 808-954-7877. Eligibility Requirements The eligibility requirements to receive SFMNP benefits are as follows: Age: Participants must be at least 60 years of age. Income: Maximum household income of 185% or below of the US Federal Poverty Guidelines. Individual Household – $27,417 Two-Person Household – $37,074 Add $9,657 per additional household member Residency: Participants must be a resident of the State of Hawaii and must reside in the county of the service area they apply to. Applicants must be certified to participate each year. There is a limited number of coupons that are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Original applications should be mailed to: Hawaii Foodbank 2611 Kilihau St. Honolulu, HI 96819 DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION This program is seasonal, and it is very popular. Please submit your application as soon as possible as spaces are extremely limited. Most spaces fill up by May or June. Applicants who apply after the program is full will be waitlisted. Want to Become a Participating Farmer? The goal of SFMNP is to increase low-income seniors’ access to nutritious, local foods while also aiding in the expansion and development of local markets. This makes it a great program that benefits both our kūpuna and you – our local farmers! To become a certified farmer for SFMNP, you will need to: Complete, sign and return the following documents below: 2021 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Outlet Agreement Farmers’ Market Site Information Form W-9 Tax Form Attend a brief informational meeting, which we will schedule once we receive your documents. Provide, at minimum, 55% locally grown produce. Please mail your completed documents to: Hawaii Foodbank Attn: Jared Kawatani 2611 Kilihau St. Honolulu, HI 96819 Questions About the Program? Participation in the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program requires advance registration. To see if you qualify or to register for the program, please contact Jared Kawatani, community program coordinator, at jared@hawaiifoodbank.org or 808-954-7877. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For more information, please read the complete USDA/DES Non-Discrimination Statement. Resources Agency Portal Nondiscrimination Privacy Policy Financials Media Company Contact Us Our Mission Who We Are Join Our Team Feeding America Sign Up for Email Updates Sign up to get the latest Hawaii Foodbank news, events, volunteer opportunities and more. SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2021 Hawaii Foodbank. All Rights Reserved. Hawaii Foodbank is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID Number: 99-0220699