Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
We are thrilled to offer the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Division of Aging and Mecklenberg County Department of Social Services (DSS).
This is the third season of the program with an expansion in participating farmers markets.
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The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is a statewide summer-only initiative led by the NC DHHS Division of Aging, which came to Mecklenburg County in 2023. SFMNP aims to enhance the nutrition of older adults and support local farmers. Eligible seniors receive $50 in vouchers to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at participating markets. This initiative helps seniors access healthy food while boosting sales for local farmers.
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The 2025 season is July 1-September 30, 2025.
Enrollment opens July 1, 2025
Who is eligible?
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Seniors aged 60 and over.
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For a one-person household, income must be at or below $2,413 per month.
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For a two-person household, income must be at or below $3,261 per month.
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Eligible seniors can receive $50 in vouchers to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, raw honey, and herbs only.
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These vouchers can be used at participating markets starting July 1, including:
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Seniors can sign up at the markets above (except for Charlotte Regional) after July 1.
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All vouchers expire September 30, 2025.
How does it work?
What can you buy?
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fruits
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vegetables
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fresh cut herbs
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honey
Ineligible Products
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​nuts
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seeds
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maple syrup
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cider
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jelly/jam
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eggs
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meat
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cheese
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seafood
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baked goods
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plants/flowers
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other non-food items
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Items not grown by a NC farmer
Enrollment opens July 1st, 2025
120 S. Main Street
Cornelius, NC 28036
Saturdays 9am-12pm
Matthews Community Farmers Market
188 North Trade Street
Matthews, NC 28106
Saturdays 8am-12pm
North Meck Community Farmers Market
21445 Catawba Avenue
Cornelius, NC 28031
Wednesdays 9am-12pm