Fresh produce vouchers available for qualifying South Carolinians 60 years or older
The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), a USDA program administered by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, allows qualifying adults aged 60 or older to obtain vouchers to purchase fresh produce from authorized farmers' markets.
Eligible participants will receive $50, in the form of five $10 checks, to use during the season at participating locations throughout the state's 46 counties.
To qualify, an individual must reside in the state and have a total household income below 185% of the federal poverty level. That would equal an income of less than about $59,500 for a family of four, for example, according to figures from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Applications must be completed in person at designated locations in their county of residence. A photo ID is required to pick up SFMNP checks.
All checks must be redeemed before October 15, 2025.
You can find more information about the program and how to apply here.
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