What is the NC Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program?

The NC Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a summer-only program that provides vouchers 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.

The NC SFMNP is not available in all NC counties. So far this year, the program will be available in 49 of the 100 counties in North Carolina.

The Pittsboro Farmers' Market  is a proud participant in the NC SFMNP program.

The Pittsboro Farmers' Market is opened every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

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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 participating county
3. Household income of no more than 185% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Level ($2,322 or less per month for a one-person household; $3,152 or less per month for a two-person household.)

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.
For more information, please visit the North Carolina Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program webpage.