Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Fresh, Healthy Food Is in Season!
The Riverside County Office on Aging is now distributing $50 Farmers' Market EBT Cards to eligible older adults through the 2026 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). These benefits can be used at authorized Certified Farmers' Markets to purchase fresh California-grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs.
Card distribution is available August 4 through August 31, 2026, while supplies last. Benefits must be used by November 30, 2026. Eligible participants must be 60 years or older, meet income guidelines (185% of the Federal Poverty Level), and may receive one card per season.
Program Overview:
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a federally funded program that provides low-income seniors with access to fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown produce, cut herbs, and raw honey.
Program Eligibility:
- 60 years of age or older
- Household annual income does not exceed more than 185% of poverty level
- Has not already received 2026 SFMNP Benefits
Folleto del Programa de Nutrición para el Mercado de Agricultores para Adultos Mayores
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Income Eligibility Guidelines
Use the chart shown here to determine if your household income is within the guidelines.
REQUISITOS DE ELEGIBILIDAD DE PARTICIPANTES DE SFMNP 2026
Effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Maximum Household Income Eligibility Guidelines | |||||
Number of Persons in Household: | Annual | Monthly | Twice Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $1,231 | $1,136 | $568 |
2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $1,669 | $1,540 | $770 |
3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $2,106 | $1,944 | $972 |
For each additional person add: | +$10,508 | +$876 | +$438 | +$405 | +$203 |
| Income Eligibility Guidelines can be found online at: SFMNP Income Eligibility Guidelines (2026-2027) | Food and Nutrition Administration | |||||
Card Distribution Schedule
Card distribution events are scheduled to take place beginning August 4 through August 31, 2026, while supplies last. Events will be held at senior and community centers throughout Riverside County. As a reminder, benefits must be used at Certified Farmers' Markets by November 30, 2026.
Calendario de eventos de distribución del SFMNP 2026 (a fecha de 17.07.2026)
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Find a Farmers' Market Near You!
These benefits can be used at authorized Certified Farmers' Markets to purchase fresh California-grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs.
Use the link below to find a market near you:
Riverside County Certified Farmers’ Markets (as of 07.27.26)
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