Participating jurisdictions provide low-income older adults with benefits for locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs from authorized farmers markets and related sellers.
Income-eligible older adult in a participating jurisdiction
Entitlement facts
Benefit type
Government benefit. A government-funded or administered benefit, service, coverage program, assistance program, or public access route. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks
Seasonal produce benefits redeemable at participating farmers markets, roadside stands, or community-supported agriculture programs.
Who qualifies
Income-eligible older adult in a participating jurisdiction
Requirements
Applicants are generally at least age 60 with household income no more than 185% of the federal poverty guideline, but participating agencies can have additional rules and limited benefit supplies.
How to activate
Use the USDA contact map to find the participating agency, then apply under its schedule and documentation rules.
Cost basis
No-cost access. The core benefit has no required payment, purchase, deposit, paid membership, or pre-existing paid-product relationship under the captured terms.
Cost and fees
No fee for approved benefits; program participation, amount, season, and seller network vary.
Geography
US, Participating states, territories, and Tribal organizations
Personalization
Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.
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