Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) | Buckeye Hills Regional Council - Aging & Disability Division
1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Application process
Applications will begin being accepted on April 16. Individuals interested in participating in the program can visit hapcap.org/foodforseniors.
Fees
None.
Service area
Athens County, Ohio
Morgan County, Ohio
Meigs County, Ohio
Perry County, Ohio
Noble County, Ohio
Hocking County, Ohio
Monroe County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio
Description
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides income-eligible senior citizens with special coupons worth $50 to enjoy locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey. Funding is limited and coupons are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each person will receive a total of ten $5 coupons. Coupons may only be redeemed by authorized participating farmers who sell produce at farmers’ markets or roadside stands.
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Providing organization
Buckeye Hills Regional Council - Aging & Disability Division
Substate organizations authorized under the Older Americans Act of 1965 to develop a comprehensive, coordinated system of community-based services for older adults within their planning and service area. State Units on Aging designate, provide federal and state funding, and monitor operations of AAAs. AAA's responsibilities include planning; development of local funding resources; and contracting with local service provider organizations to provide authorized services which include information and referral/assistance, outreach, case/care management, escort, transportation, homemaker/chore, personal care, home repair and rehabilitation, home delivered meals, congregate meals, adult day care, elder abuse prevention, nursing home ombudsman, legal assistance, employment and training, health promotion and disease prevention and senior centers as well as services that support caregivers including respite care, counseling and education programs. AAAs may provide a number of other services in situations where local service provider options are limited.