Source: State of Hawaii, Office of Community Services
Visit the SFMNP site for more information. http://labor.hawaii.gov/ocs/service-programs-index/federal-food-assistance-programs/sfmnp/
In 2000, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) created the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) to provide low-income seniors with eligible foods through farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs. SFMNP provides fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs to the eligible service population during “harvest season,” which is April 1 through September 30 each year. Through the SFMNP, seniors are provided with nutrition education to emphasize the relationship of proper nutrition to good health, including the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables.
OCS will issue $50 worth of coupons (10 coupons valued at $5 each) to eligible seniors to obtain eligible foods without charge from participating farmers, farmers’ markets, and roadside stands that have been approved to accept SFMNP coupons. Coupons may be redeemed from participating vendors during the following periods:
- County of Hawaii (Big Island): May 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Application can be found here: https://labor.hawaii.gov/ocs/files/2018/03/A-Application-Handout-and-Form.pdf
A-Application-Handout-and-Form