Nutrition Program For Seniors Returns In June

The South Carolina State Department of Social Services says the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will return June 1. The program aims to help low-income seniors get fresh, nutritious produce while supporting South Carolina’s local farmers.
SFMNP is a seasonal, USDA grant program that allows qualifying seniors to purchase unprocessed fruits and vegetables from authorized farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs.
Eligible people will receive $50 in the form of five checks to spend at participating authorized locations. DSS says qualifying seniors will need to visit a designated location in their county of residence, complete an application, and present photo identification to participate.