The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that improves access to fresh, local foods for seniors with limited incomes.
We do this by distributing vouchers to exchange for fresh produce at participating markets and roadside stands around the island.
2024 Program Requirements
You qualify for SFMNP if you meet all of the following conditions:
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- You are at least 60 years old
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- You are a full-time, permanent resident of Hawaii County
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- You meet the total household income requirement:
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- 1-person household: $32,023.50 annual household income or less
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- 2-person household: $43,475.00 annual household income or less
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- 3-person or more household: Add $11,451.50 per additional household member
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- You meet the total household income requirement:
Apply
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) opens April 1- October 31st 2024. Call 808-731-7009 ext. 604 for more information on how to apply.
Are you interested in becoming a Participating Farmer?
The goal of SFMNP is to increase low-income senior’s access to nutritious, local foods while also aiding in the expansion and development of local markets. This makes a great program that benefits both our kūpuna and you – our local farmers!
To become a certified farmer for SFMNP, you will need to complete the following documents below , attend an scheduled informational meeting and provide at minimum 55% locally grown produce.
2023-2024 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Application
2023-2024 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Agreement
Please email completed documents to Cheryl Octavio , Food Services Director.
coctavio@hceoc.net
808-731-7009 ext. 604
