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Food benefits for seniors | Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Food benefits for seniors Information about the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program SFMNP Applications Now Closed Thank you for your interest in the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The maximum number of participants we have funds to serve for the 2026 year has been reached. Therefore, we are no longer accepting applications for 2026.
You may apply for the 2027 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program benefits beginning in February 2027. LDAF secured a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to participate in the 2026 program allowing senior citizens to buy locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, and honey at farmers markets and roadside stands. LDAF anticipates applying for the 2027 program.
You must apply every year. Seniors who received food benefits in previous years will not automatically receive them the following year. When available and if eligible, you may apply online to participate in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
Eligibility: Age: 60 years or older on the day you apply Income: Household income before tax (gross income) must not exceed: $2,461 monthly if one person in household $3,337 monthly if two people in household If you are already enrolled in any of the programs below, you pre-qualify for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program because the income level to qualify for these programs is less than for this program.
(You still need to complete and application to participate). U.S. Department of Agriculture – Food for Seniors Program Louisiana Purchase Card (SNAP) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Each person who qualifies receives food benefits in the amount of $30 that will be loaded onto a card.
Participants who still have their food benefits cards from previous years will have them reloaded, and new food benefits cards will be issued to new participants and previous participants who need replacement cards. You can use the card to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, and honey from participating farmers at approved farmers markets and roadside stands (or farm stands).
Please see the following listing of farmers markets and roadside stands approved to accept SFMNP food benefits cards: www. ldaf. la.
gov/fmnp . You cannot use the card in grocery stores or with non-participating farmers. Food benefits will be issued this year by the end of May, and they are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
Current issued food benefits expire November 30, 2026. When making a purchase, present the benefit card as you would a debit or credit card. The farmer will scan the card and enter the amount, and you will confirm the amount by entering a PIN number.
Your transaction is complete. Checking your card balance If you have a benefits card, you can check your balance online .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers markets and roadside stands in Louisiana. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Farmers Market Nutrition Programs is funded by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Louisiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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