2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
The locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables provided by this program offer many important health benefits to seniors while also providing economic support to local NY State F armers.
Farmers Market coupon booklets are distributed at community locations to eligible seniors. These coupons are offered once a year, beginning in July
and the program lasts until the coupons have all been distributed.
Look for our booth in the "A Shed" of the Regional
Farmers' Market. We will have a blue tablecloth and a purple poster that reads "are you 60 or older?"
Click here for our 2025 distribution locations calendar.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program FAQs:
1. Who is eligible to receive SFMNP coupons?
- Individuals 60 years and older (must be 60 years old on the day the coupons are received
- Individuals who meet the income guidelines for your household (see chart below)
Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
1 |
$28,920 |
$2,413 |
2 |
39,127 |
3,261 |
3 |
49,302 |
4,109 |
4 |
59,477 |
4,956 |
5 |
69,652 |
5,804 |
6 |
79,827 |
6,652 |
7 |
90,002 |
7,500 |
8 |
100,177 |
8,348 |
*Individuals must complete and sign the Statement of Eligibility form to receive the coupons.*
2. Will I need to show proof of my age?
Program officials are allowed to request proof of your age to verify your information. Be prepared with identification/proof of age when picking up your coupons.
3. How much are the coupons worth?
Each person receives one (1) coupon booklet worth $25.00. Each booklet includes five (5) coupons and each coupon is worth $5.00. No change is given for the coupons.
4. How many coupon booklets can a person receive?
Each eligible person may receive one (1) coupon booklet of five (5) coupons per year.
5. Can everyone in my household get a coupon booklet?
Every eligible person (age 60 years or older and meets income requirements) in the household can receive one (1) coupon booklet.
6. Where can I use the coupons?
You may use the coupons at participating farmers’ markets and farm stands (not grocery stores). Farmers will have a lavender sign that reads, “We Gladly Accept Farmers’ Markets Coupons”.
7. What can I buy with the coupons?
Coupons may ONLY be used to purchase these items from participating farmers:
- Locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables
- Fresh cut herbs (not herbs planted in pots)
Coupons CANNOT be used to purchase prepared foods, non-local produce, meat, eggs, dairy products, baked goods, juice/cider, honey, maple syrup, jams, potted plants, etc.
8. Where can I get the coupons?
You can pick up a coupon book at the Regional Market. We are not able to mail coupons individually. The Regional Market is open Thursdays and Saturdays 7am – 2pm. Click here for our 2025 distribution locations calendar.
9. What if I can’t make it to the farmers’ market?
A proxy can pick up a booklet of coupons on your behalf with the following:
- A completed eligibility form signed by the recipient
- A completed proxy form signed by both the recipient and the proxy
- The recipient’s proof of age (driver’s license, ID, passport, or photo/copy of document)
Caregivers or others may use the coupons to purchase items on a seniors’ behalf at the farmers’ market if they are unable to shop for themselves.
10. How long are the coupons good for?
The coupons may be used through November 30, 2025.
11. What happens if I lose my coupons?
Lost coupons cannot be replaced. Keep them in a safe location.
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