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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

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The Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) helps provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs.

About the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The SFMNP will be in five counties within our nine-county service area:

  • Crawford
  • Huron
  • Knox
  • Richland
  • Seneca

This helps low-income seniors access locally grown fruits and vegetables and supports our local farmers and farmers' markets.

Eligible participants receive ten $5 coupons to use at participating farmers' markets and roadside stands. Coupons can be redeemed for Ohio-grown fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, and honey. Some restrictions apply - click for full item list.

This program's 2024 season is transitioning to Homegrown Benefits for eFMNP in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Aging. 

Step 1: SFMNP Application

  • The electronic application is the most efficient way to apply and get approved for the SFMNP.
  • All interested individuals and past SMFNP participants MUST complete the application. An email address is required to fill out the electronic application.
  • If you do not have an email, please call (567) 247-7101 for a paper application.
  • If you complete the online application, you will be notified by email if you have been approved for the program.  The email will come from support@homegrownbenefits.com.
  • If you complete the application on paper, you will be notified by mail about approval. Please understand this process will take a little longer.

Apply Here

Step 2: Registration

  • When you are approved, you will receive an email confirming your approval.  The email will include a link to activate your account.
  • You must register your account. Follow the step-by-step guide on how to register your account below.
  • Once you have registered, you must download the "Homegrown Benefits for eFMNP" app from your phone app store (supported by Android and Apple phones).
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  • The Homegrown Benefits for the eFMNP app will be used to check your voucher balance and will be used to redeem vouchers for produce.
  • A dedicated support line from Homegrown Support will be available to help participants directly. Please call ----- for support.

Registration Guide