The Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides coupons to help low-income seniors purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and local honey at farmers markets, roadside stands and farm stores.
Eligibility
The Kansas Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition program qualifies eligible seniors who are 60 years of age and meet income eligibility guidelines. Members of Indian Tribal Organizations qualify at 55 years of age if they meet the income eligibility guidelines.
Benefits are distributed individually, meaning any others in your household also meeting the eligibility guidelines may apply for and receive their own benefits.
Income Eligibility Guidelines, July 1, 2023 Through June 30, 2024
| Household Size | Annual Income | Monthly Income | Weekly Income |
|---|
| 1 | $26,973 | $2,248 | $519 |
| 2 | $36,482 | $3,041 | $702 |
| 3 | $45,991 | $3,833 | $885 |
| Each additional member | Plus $9,509 | Plus $793 | Plus $183 |
How to Apply
Do not wait! Benefits are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. To complete an application, Contact the Local Distribution Agency in your area between June 1 and September 15, 2023, or until benefits are gone, whichever happens first.
You can find the nearest Local Distribution Agency in your area by using our interactive map.
Should you apply after September 15, 2023, or you are told benefits are no longer available, you will be added to a waitlist and contacted if additional farmers market benefits become available.
If You Qualify
You will receive a booklet of 10, $5 coupons for a one-time annual benefit of $50 to purchase eligible foods from authorized farmers.
Using Benefits
Follow these Coupon Use Instructions (PDF). Failure to follow these instructions may result in a loss of benefits.