Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Before you travel to the distribution site, make sure to call ahead of time to confirm coupon booklets are still available and check your eligibility. Booklets are distributed on a first come, first served basis, and we cannot guarantee they will be available at a site when you arrive.

The NYC Department for the Aging’s (NYC Aging) Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is designed to provide low-income older adults with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs. Eligible residents are provided coupons to redeem at participating farmers’ markets, farm stands, and mobile markets. The program’s purpose is to promote improved nutrition through increased consumption of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables and expand sales at farmers’ markets and farm stands.

How to Apply

• You can apply for a coupon booklet at older adult centers or community-based organizations across the city. To find your closest older adult center use NYC Aging’s Service Finder or call Aging Connect 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469) and ask where you can apply to get a coupon booklet.
• Older adults who meet the following eligibility requirements can apply to receive a coupon booklet:
  
  • 60 years of age or older; and
  • Earning:
    • $2,413/month (for a one-person household); or
    • $3,261/month (for a two-person household); or
    • $4,109/month (for a three-person household).

Additional Program Information

• FMNP coupon booklets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Coupons cannot be used after November 30, 2025.
• Each participant will receive one coupon booklet with five coupons worth $5 each. Farmers are not permitted to give change for purchases less than $5.
• Upon receipt, a coupon booklet may be redeemed at any time at a participating farmers’ markets, farm stands, or mobile markets.
• Fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, pumpkins, and cut herbs grown locally may be purchased.
• Plants, citrus, and tropical fruits are not permitted for purchase with FMNP coupon booklets.
• Fresh cut herbs may be purchased, but only if they will be used for cooking or flavoring.
• Processed food may not be purchased with FMNP coupons. Jack-o-lanterns and similar products cannot be purchased.
• Participating farmers’ markets will not accept coupons for ineligible items including cider, jams, honey, or baked goods, and recipients should not insist that the coupons be accepted for them.
• An individual with a proxy or power of attorney for an eligible older adult may go to a market and use the coupons.
• Coupons cannot be used to purchase food online.

Resources

Find a Local Participating Market

To find a local participating vendor, visit the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets List of Authorized Markets.

List of Coupon Distribution Sites by Borough:

• Bronx
• Brooklyn
• Manhattan
• Queens
• Staten Island

Nutrition Education Resources – Cornell Cooperative Extension FMNP Cooking with NYC Aging

Cooking with NYC Aging

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The New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) consists of two programs: the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Those who are eligible for these programs are provided coupons to redeem for fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers’ markets and farm stands.

The purpose of the program is to promote improved nutrition through increased consumption of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. It is also intended to expand sales at farmers’ markets and farm stands. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets collaborates with the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Office for the Aging, and Cornell Cooperative Extension in administering the program. Age and income eligible older adults can receive FMNP coupon booklets.