Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides low-income seniors with vouchers that can be exchanged for eligible foods at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and community supported agriculture programs.
Hunger Task Force will be accepting applications for seniors age 60 and older to receive $45 in vouchers. Indigenous Elders must be age 55 and older. Vouchers are available on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last.
Each eligible senior in a shared household may apply. The program was expanded in 2023 to include all seniors who may share a household.
Qualified Recipients:
- Are 60 years or older (55 years or older for Indigenous Elders)
- Are Milwaukee County residents
- Have a monthly income of less than;
- 2,322 for a household of one
- 3,152 for a household of two
- Add $830 for every additional household member
Hunger Task Force distributes vouchers for Milwaukee County.
Live outside Milwaukee County? Click the link below for contact information for your local agency to apply for vouchers in your area.
How can I apply?
To apply for the vouchers, seniors must include:
- A completely filled out application (printed out OR completed electronically)
- A photocopy of your government-issued photo ID verifying date of birth
How can I recieve vouchers?
In-person Distribution:
Download, print and complete an application. Please bring completed application and a government-issued ID to expedite application processing.
Date |
Time |
Location |
Address |
| Tuesday, July 9 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Clinton Rose Senior Center | 3045 N. Dr Martin Luther King Drive |
| Thursday, July 11 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Wilson Park Senior Center |
2601 W Howard Avenue |
| Wednesday, July 17 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Abundant Faith Church of Integrity (AFCI) | 7830 W. Good Hope Road |
Mail-in Application:
Mail completed, legible applications to Hunger Task Force (5000 W. Electric Avenue, West Milwaukee, WI 53219). Applications will ONLY be considered if they include a photocopy of your government-issued ID. Your application will be processed within 3-5 business days of receipt. Vouchers will be mailed out on a rolling basis after June 1.
Email Application:
Fill out the application electronically and email completed form and photo of your government-issued ID to [email protected]. Typed names count as your signature. Applications will be processed within 3-5 business days of receipt. Vouchers will be mailed out on a rolling basis after June 1.
Online:
Download an SFMNP Application in your preferred language. Print out or complete application electronically. Attach 1) completed application and 2) photo of your government-issued ID through the form below. Applications will be processed within 3-5 business days of receipt. Vouchers will be mailed out on a rolling basis after June 1.
Submit Your Completed Application Documents
Lost vouchers or vouchers not received through the mail cannot be replaced.
If you have questions, call Hunger Task Force at 414.909.9101.
Use your FoodShare benefits at the farmers market!
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Helpful Tips:
- Save money by buying fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season.
- Add leftover produce to casseroles or soups so food doesn’t go to waste.
- Don’t overspend when shopping. Plan a menu and buy groceries accordingly.
- Go home directly after shopping and store items in the refrigerator to keep produce crisp.
- Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly with cold water for 1 minute or until all dirt and dust is removed before eating or cooking.
- Want to grow your own herbs and vegetables? You can buy seeds and plants with your EBT card!
- Bring some cash with you to the market. Vendors will not give you change for the vouchers, so you can stretch them further if you have a few bucks on hand.
- Looking for recipe ideas? >>CLICK HERE<<
