Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

In partnership with Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services, Farm Connect coordinates Montana’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which supplies approximately 1,600 seniors each year with $48 in coupons to be spent at local farms and farmers markets from June 1st to October 31st . Benefits can be used to purchase Montana grown fresh fruits, vegetables and raw honey, and are distributed by over 18 partner agencies across the state. Coupons can be spent with almost 200 farmers statewide, at over 30 farmers markets and farmstands.

Information for Seniors

Eligibility:

In order for seniors to qualify for the program you must be over 60 years old and fall within USDA income limits. Income limits are based on 185% of the federal poverty level, which in 2024 is $2,322/month for an individual and $3,152 for couples.

Missoula County:

How to sign-up

Eligible Seniors can sign up or get more info starting May 31st until supplies last at the following locations:

Missoula Food Bank and Community Center
Clark Fork Riverside, Glengarra, and Burlington Square residences (only for residents)

Due to high call volume and limited staffing, please direct participant questions to the Missoula Food Bank or your property manager. * Farm Connect Montana does not enroll SFMNP participants.**

For other counties:

Please click on your county below to find who you can contact to sign up for the program (applications become available around May-June every year).

Silver Bow County Yellowstone County Bozeman / Gallatin County Manhattan Cascade County Ravalli County Lewis & Clark County Lake County Park County Custer County Missoula County Carbon County Broadwater County Lincoln County

Information for Farmers

Before accepting any Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) coupons (pictured below) at market, you’ll need to complete two things:

A SFMNP Farmer Contract, good for 3 years
Annual Training, can be done online or by emailing james@farmconnectmontana.org

Visit the SFMNP Dashboard using the button below to sign contract, complete training, and get more info.