Snohomish County—Snohomish County is accepting applications for the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). SFMNP provides eligible low-income seniors with a free $80 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets, farmers markets, and farmers markets. To learn more about the program, including eligibility requirements, and easily apply online, visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/1002/Nutrition-Programs.
Snohomish County residents who are 60 years of age or older for non-Native Americans or 55 years of age or older for Native Americans by June 30, 2024, earning up to $2,322 per month for one person or $3,151 per month for two people People with income are eligible. Households of two or more people will pay an additional $829 per person. Please submit one application per person per household.
Applications must be received by May 6, 2024. Reward cards will be mailed to eligible applicants who apply before the application deadline on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are reached. Rewards cards will be mailed to eligible applicants on June 5th and must be used by October 31st, 2024.
“In 2023, SFMNP helped more than 2,500 low-income seniors access fresh produce from local farms. It will also expand the use of farm stands and community-supported agriculture’ programs. Cole Caplan, Contracting and Administrative Supervisor, Division of Long-Term Care and Aging, Department of Human Services..
Online applications save time, don’t require stamps, and are available in multiple languages through Google Translate. Paper applications can also be printed online at www.snohomishcountywa.gov/1002/Nutrition-Programs. If you would like to apply by mail, please call Snohomish County Long-Term Care & Aging at (425) 388-7393. If you need assistance completing an application or request an application in a language other than English, please call the Snohomish County Aging and Disability Resource Network (ADRN) at (425) 513-1900.
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture. Washington State Department of Health, Bureau of Nutritional Services. and the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Office on Aging and Long-Term Support.
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