The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (Senior FMNP) offers low-income older citizens an
opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from certified farmers.
Senior FMNP checks can be used from June 1 through October 31 at any participating farmers market
or roadside stand in Wisconsin. In addition to offering nutritious foods, Senior FMNP supports local
economies by increasing the use of farmers markets.
Who Is Eligible?
To be eligible to receive Senior FMNP checks, there must be at least one person in the household who
is age 60 or older and meets income eligibility requirements. Native Americans may participate at age 55
or older. In addition, the person must live in one of the counties where checks are distributed.
Distribution
We will distribute the Farmers’ Market Checks at these designated locations at the indicated time. We will be distributing coupons via curbside pickup. We do ask that you call ahead if able to so that staff can have your coupons ready to go ahead of time. Staff will be outside and will deliver coupons to your window. Please call 608-723-6113 or 800-514-0066. Coupons will also be available for curbside pickup at the Aging & Disability Resource center located at 8820 Hwy 35/61/81, Lancaster, WI 53813 on a first come, first serve basis. Please call us with any questions or concerns.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement Update
the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
