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The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program for 2025 is underway.

SFMNP is designed to help supplement the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce while supporting South Carolina's local farmers.

This seasonal USDA grant program allows qualifying individuals to purchase unprocessed fruits and vegetables from authorized farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs.

For 2025, eligible participants will receive $50 in the form of five checks ($10 each) to spend at participating authorized locations. Qualified seniors will need to visit a designated location in their county of residence, complete an application, and present photo identification to participate.

If approved, the qualified senior will receive

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