Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Grant

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program aims to support low-income adults aged 60 and older by providing $25 coupon booklets for purchasing fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey at local farmers markets. Funded by the Illinois Department on Aging, these coupons help eligible seniors access healthy food options while promoting local agriculture. Although there are no specific Illinois laws governing the program, it is funded through federal resources to enhance nutrition and well-being among senior citizens.

Short Description
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides vulnerable low-income adults age 60 and older $25 coupon booklets to purchase fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and honey at participating Farmers markets and roadside stands throughout the state.
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A There are not currently any Illinois Laws, public acts authorizing this program. IDoA is receiving funding from IDHS who acquired a Federal Title XX SSBG and will provide $36,500 of their funds for the SFMNP for older adults.
Objective
These grant funds will assist in providing administration related funds to distribute SFMNP coupons and educate adults age 60 and older who qualify for the program how and where to use the coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables and honey at local farmers markets.

Eligibility

Nonprofit OrganizationsMust be an Area Agency on Aging in the state of Illinois.Older adults age 60 or older who meet 185% poverty guidelines.