Farmers' Market

2026 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is at Capacity

Please Note:

The 2026 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is currently at capacity, and all available spots have been filled.

The Ohio Department on Aging is encouraging seniors to continue to submit applications for tracking purposes and to do document unmet need. Unfortunately, no additional placements are available. 

As mentioned above, you are encouraged to still submit an application for tracking purposes only (no additional placements will be made). Click here to complete the application: SFMNP Application

Here is a list of Community Partners available to assist with completing your application: 2026 SFMNP Community Partners List

For Applicants with Approved 2026 SFMNP Benefits:


Using the SFMNP Benefits:
List of Eligible and Ineligible Foods

  • Benefits will be redeemable starting mid-May, and must be used by November 30th.
  • Benefits may be used via a physical debit card, or by using the mobile app.

The Homegrown Benefits Support line: 614-412-1729. This line is for questions related to using the mobile app, checking the balance on your debit card, and setting up Homegrown benefits account.

List of Authorized Farmer/Market Manager Outlets is available at https://ohiofarmersmarketnetwork.org/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program/

Farmers or farmers market managers interested in becoming an authorized SFMNP vendor, please contact the Ohio Farmers Market Network: https://ohiofarmersmarketnetwork.org/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program/

FARMERS' MARKET EATING WELL RECIPE BOOK


Get easy-to-make summer and fall recipes:  with complete nutritional values, from Ohio Department of Aging of good healthy recipes with fruits and vegetables that can support better nutrition in older adults, and aren't too complicated or have too many ingredients.