FMNP WIC CHECKS The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WIC-FMNP) is available to WIC participants. FMNP is a federally funded program administered by the Maryland Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The WIC-FMNP program was established to provide fresh, nutritious, locally grown fruits and vegetables to WIC participants, and to expand healthy food access to fresh produce at farmers markets. Participants receive $30 in $5 checks, which are distributed between June and September to WIC participants through local WIC clinics. Checks must be redeemed with authorized farmers each year by the end of November.
FMNP SENIOR CHECKS The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is available to Seniors over the age of 60 who meet income eligibility guidelines. SFMNP is a federally funded program administered by the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) and local agencies on aging. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program aims to provide fresh, nutritious, locally grown fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, and honey from farmers markets and roadside stands to seniors with low income. Income- eligible senior citizens receive $50 worth of $5 checks, which are distributed between July and September to Senior participants through local senior centers. Checks must be redeemed with authorized farmers each year by the end of November.
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