For Immediate Release
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
The Coles County Council on Aging Senior Information Services Program is pleased to announce participation in the USDA Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) again this year.
The program offers income eligible Coles County seniors, age 60 and older, with coupon checks that can be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, honey and fresh-cut herbs) at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs in Coles County that participate in the USDA SFMNP Program. The coupon checks will only be redeemable for goods through October 31, 2022. Authorized USDA SFMNP vendors will display a sign that indicates acceptance of the coupon checks.
Coupon booklet distribution is available at your LifeSpan Center, located at 11021 E. Co. Rd. 800N, Charleston Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm while supplies last. Limited quantities are available and are limited to one (1) coupon booklet per eligible applicant.
Income guidelines and proof of identity apply. Please bring your current driver’s license or state identification card. Gross monthly income for a one (1) person household must be $2096 or less; Two (2) person households must be $2823 or less. Please contact us at 217.639.5150 with any questions.
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