How seniors may be able to get vouchers for produce at farmers' markets

Date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Time:

Venue: farmers' markets, Raleigh

Price: $2

Category: Markets

Photo: Depositphotos If you're 60 or older, and meet income limits, you may be able to get vouchers to use at a farmers' market this summer. The NC Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a summer-only program that provides vouchers in participating counties to eligible lower-income older adults to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh cut herbs at NC SFMNP-certified farmers' markets. This summertime program is designed to improve the nutrition of older adults and increase business for local farmers and farmers’ markets. To be eligible to participate, you must meet three requirements: Be 60 years of age or older Live in a county with a participating local agency Have a household income of no more than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level ($2,462 or less per month for a one-person household; $3,337 or less per month for a two-person household) NOTE: SFMNP vouchers are not guaranteed. Even if a person meets the eligibility requirements above, there may not be enough funds for all eligible persons to receive SFMNP vouchers. Contact the participating agency in your county for information and to apply. Find a list of agencies here. And find a list of participating farmers' markets here. Another program that provides farmers' market vouchers is the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, part of WIC. And SNAP is accepted (and doubled) at many farmers' markets. The NC Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program runs from July 1 to September 30, 2026. It does not take place in all counties in North Carolina, but in 2026, according to this map, it does take place in these counties in and near the Triangle: Wake Durham Orange Chatham Franklin Nash Lee Harnett It does not take place in Johnston or Wilson Counties. Check out our big list of U-pick farms in the Triangle and farmers' markets throughout the Triangle. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes thi