Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides an $80 benefit card (one-time distribution) to be used for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and roadside stands. It also supports local farming by increasing the use of farmers markets. Funding for this program comes from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Washington State.

Eligibility

To apply, all of the following must be true:

  • Age 60+ (or age 55+ if you are American Indian/Alaska Native) by June 15, 2025
  • Low income — no more than:
    • $2,413 monthly ($28,953 annual) income for one person
    • $3,261 monthly ($39,128 annual) income for two people
    • For larger households, add $848 for each additional person
  • King County, Washington resident (check King County zip codes)

You will not be able to submit this form if you are not eligible.

Selection Process

All eligible applications will be entered into a random selection process. Do not apply more than once, duplicate applications will be removed. If you are selected, you will receive your SFMNP card in the mail in June 2025.

SFMNP Application

Freedom from discrimination
This institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, disability, or the use of a dog guide or trained service animal (a service animal is an animal that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability). (RCW 49.60.030)

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD 3027 form or letter must be submitted 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; or
  2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email: Intake@usda.gov.

Personal information entered on this form is subject to Washington Public Records Act, and may be subject to disclosure to a third-party requestor. At the City of Seattle, Aging and Disability Services, we are committed to protecting your privacy and will ensure that any disclosures are done according to law. To learn more about how this information is managed please see our Privacy Statement.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.