Missouri – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has launched the Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WICFMNP) to assist low-income recipients in obtaining fresh Missouri Grown produce. Both programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to run for the 2024 season.
Low-income seniors can apply to receive benefits that will allow them to purchase eligible foods from an authorized farmer at a Missouri farmers market or roadside stand. A total of $50 in benefits may be issued to each qualifying Missouri household. Seniors are encouraged to use a proxy to apply for benefits and purchase eligible foods at a farmers market. Each senior may designate one proxy and both individuals must sign the program application. WIC participants can apply to receive $20 per eligible recipient to purchase eligible foods from an authorized farmers market or roadside stand.
The Department’s Missouri Grown team has trained and authorized nearly 257 farmers to participate. Authorized farmers will be identified by a sign that states the booth is participating in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. These benefits can be used to purchase fruits, vegetables, fresh-cut cooking herbs, and honey (SFMNP only) and will be available through September 30 and redeemed by October 31.
For more information on the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition click here. For more information on the WIC program click here.
