A federal program designed to provide healthy foods to senior citizens — the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, or SFMNP — is now accepting applications! Find out who is eligible, how to use the program, and more:
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, or SFMNP, is administered by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Farmers Market Authority Section. The program provides a $50 benefit card – an increase of $20 over previous years – to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from certified sellers at farmers markets and farm stands in the state.
“The SFMNP card monetary increase from $30 to $50 will allow senior citizens to purchase more local products. I want to encourage those who are eligible to apply and begin shopping local,” said Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate. To be eligible, the applicant must be 60 years of age or older with qualifying income of $2,096 monthly for a household of one or $2,823 monthly for a household of two.This year’s benefit card replaces the paper vouchers issued in the past. Seniors are encouraged to keep this card in a safe place once it is received as benefits will be loaded onto it each year. Benefits are available on a first come, first serve basis.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
UF requests $50 million from Legislature for graduate campus in JacksonvilleUF is asking the state to put up $50 million for a graduate-level campus in Jacksonville specializing in health care and financial services.
Read more »
21 Weekender Bags That Aren’t UglyHoliday traveling is upon us. This year, you might be tempted to stuff over a week’s worth of belongings into a backpack, but please don’t. It’s time to discover the wonders of a weekender bag
Read more »
Ethan Perez overcomes challenge from Santiago Vazquez to win Golden Gloves crownStevens High School senior Ethan Perez uses height, reach advantage to claim male senior...
Read more »
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Wins Longest Daytona 500 in History - Alabama NewsRicky Stenhouse Jr. won the Daytona 500 in double overtime and under caution Sunday night in the longest running of “The Great American Race.”
Read more »
The 5 Alabama counties with the highest rates of diabetesThe Southeastern portion of the U.S. has a particularly high concentration of counties with elevated diabetes rates.
Read more »
Cool Sunday Night, Very Warm This Week - Alabama NewsSunshine could be plentiful Monday morning, but clouds increase during the day. However, temperatures trend even warmer with highs in the mid 70s.
Read more »