FARMERS MARKETS
Farmers Market Nutrition Program Qualifications and Eligibility
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) allows qualified participants to buy nutritious fruits and vegetables using FMNP vouchers from participating Farmers Market Associations to improve their diets.
The program promotes the routine consumption of healthy and fresh produce from Farmers Markets as a part of the daily diet of families and individuals we serve.
Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP):
- Provides resources to WIC participants and seniors that qualify in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and culinary herbs from farmers markets.
- Increases the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by helping develop or expand domestic farmers markets.
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Criteria
Criteria for Senior Vouchers SFMNP:
- Seniors 60+ (income eligibility required)
Eligible WIC clients include:
- Pregnant Women
- Breastfeeding Women
- Postpartum Women
- Children ages 1-4
Voucher Program Details:
- Last day to obtain vouchers: September 30
- Vouchers expire October 31st
- We are unable to replace lost or stolen vouchers
- Products that are eligible to be purchased with vouchers are fruits and vegetables and honey for senior vouchers (please reference here for more details)
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Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
For questions regarding the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, please contact:
San Antonio Food Bank Client Services
210.431.8326