Program helps seniors afford fresh produce in South Carolina
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The South Carolina Department of Social Services has started its Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) for 2025.
All South Carolina counties in the CSRA are participating in the program.
The program is from a seasonal federal grant that provides seniors 60 and older access to fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers’ markets.
To be eligible a person must be 60 years old or older, live in one of the participating counties, and have a household income that doesn’t exceed 185% of the federal poverty income limit.
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In 2025, SFMNP is giving seniors five $10 checks to purchase produced from authorized farmers’ markets.
The program starts June 1 and the application must be completed in person at approved, local senior-serving organizations.
To view counties distribution dates and locations visit this website.
To learn more about authorized farmers and farmers’ markets head to the DSS website.
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