SC seniors: Get fresh produce with Senior Farmers Market Program [Video]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Everyone’s diet benefits from the addition of fresh fruits and vegetables. In South Carolina, we are lucky that there is an abundance of farmers markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs (CSAs) where fresh-from-the-farm produce is readily available.

To make sure that folks in the community can have easier access to fresh produce, South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) returns on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Through this program, eligible seniors will receive $50 in the form of five $10 checks to spend at participating authorized locations. According to DSS, potential recipients must visit a designated location within their county of residence, bring a photo ID with them, complete an application and meet residency and income requirements. The main qualifying factors are: