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The South Carolina Department of Social Services in
partnership with other state agencies and local organizations, will be
conducting the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). (Click here
for a listing of counties and the sites for enrollment).
The SFMNP, which is funded by USDA, offers nutrition assistance to low income
people age 60 and older by providing coupons for free produce at local
farmer’s markets. Each eligible person can get $25 worth of coupons that
may be used at participating farmers' markets
(Click here for a listing of participating farmers).
The coupons will be issued at various locations in
each of the participating counties. Click on the link
above for
the specific locations and dates of enrollment as well as contact persons.
In order to receive the free coupons, individuals must apply in
person, and provide proof of their
identity and residence and household income.
The goals of the program are to supplement the diets
of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce and to support South
Carolina's small farmers.
For more information, call 1-800-898-7396.
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