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SFMNP

Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Agency: NYS Dept of Agriculture & Markets with NYC Aging / county OFAs

Simple · $29

In short

Booklet of checks (about $25/season, unverified 2026 amount) for fresh produce at farmers' markets. Age 60+ with income at or below 185% FPL (self-declared).

What you get
Booklet of checks (about $25/season, unverified 2026 amount) for fresh produce at farmers' markets.
Who qualifies
Age 60+ with income at or below 185% FPL (self-declared).
Income limit (2026)
185% FPL (self-attested).
Papers to gather
Self-declaration of age/income.
Renewal
Each season (June-Nov).

Some details here could not be confirmed yet. We check every rule with the agency before you apply.

Official page: agriculture.ny.gov