Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) | Ohio District 7 Area Agency On Aging
Provides a "benefit card" worth $50 to use in purchasing locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh honey, and fresh herbs from authorized farmers at farm markets, roadside stands and farm stands.
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Physical Address
1 Acy Ave., Jackson, OH 45640
Hours
The 2024 program runs from June 1st through the end of November. Farm market and farm stand hours vary.
Voice
Website
Application process
Phone M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm or go to website or email anytime for information. Those who have participated in the past will need to apply again for each growing season. Can download application from website and mail it in. Complete online application or request an application by phoning M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm and leaving name and address and number of applications requested. Agency will mail application and it must be filled out and mailed back. If a downloadable phone app is requested, client will receive an email in 7-10 days stating that it's ready to be downloaded. If a benefit card has been requested, it may take 4-6 weeks to receive in the mail. Farmers will not make change. May use the entire benefit card at one time if one market is desired.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Serves residents of Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton counties, age 60 and older, whose household income is lower than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
Service area
Scioto County, Ohio Highland County, Ohio Pike County, Ohio Lawrence County, Ohio Ross County, Ohio Adams County, Ohio Vinton County, Ohio Brown County, Ohio Jackson County, Ohio Gallia County, Ohio
Agency info
Ohio District 7 Area Agency On Aging
Plans, coordinates, educates, funds and advocates for the delivery of a range of services that address and enhance the ability of older persons and those of any age living with a disability to maintain high levels of health, productivity and independence.