Nebraska Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program

The Nebraska Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides low-income senior citizens with coupons to purchase fresh produce or honey (pure only) at Nebraska farmers’ markets and roadside stands. The purposes of the program are to provide fresh, nutritious unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey to low-income seniors.

In order for participants to be eligible for the program, individuals must meet categorical and income eligibility requirements. Categorically, participants must be 60 years of age or older. Income is measure in one of two ways. An individual, single household’s gross income cannot exceed $21,589.50; a two-person household’s gross income cannot exceed $29,100.50. You must provide documentation showing age and income eligibility at the time of registration.

Contact the Bancroft Senior Center at 402-648-3387 if interested in participating in the program. There will be a farmer’s market in Bancroft and some of the vendors are registered to accept these coupons. Coupons will be distributed in June.