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Senior Nutrition
Programs

Become an Approved Farmer

Farmers who meet certain criteria can become authorized/certified farmer vendors with New Jersey WIC for a three-year term.

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WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

The WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program is available to all WIC participants, including senior citizens.

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Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) promotes nutritional health among New Jersey’s senior citizens by providing them with locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

Eligibility

Participation in the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is limited to those senior citizens who are 60 years and older and whose gross income (i.e., income before deductions for income taxes, Social Security taxes, insurance premiums, bonds, etc.) is equal to or less than the income poverty guidelines increased by 185%. 

 

Family Size  Annual Monthly Twice-Monthly Bi-Weekly Weekly

1

 $27,861 $2,322 $1,161 $1,072 $536
2 $37,814 $3,152 $1,576 $1,455 $728
3 $47,767 $3,981 $1,991 $1,838 $919
4 $57,720 $4,810 $2,405 $2,220 $1,110
5 $67,673 $5,640 $2,820 $2,603 $1,302
6 $77,626 $6,469 $3,235 $2,986 $1,493
7 $87,579 $7,299 $3,650 $3,369 $1,685
8 $97,532 $8,128 $4,064 $3,752 $1,876
For Each Additional Family Member, Add: $9,953 $830 $415 $383 $192

 

 

Contact a Local Agency to Join

If you think you’re eligible to participate in the SFMNP, you can get started by contacting the agency listed below that administers the program in your area.

 

County

Cities
  • Atlantic (609) 645-7700
  • Bergen (201) 336-7400
  • Burlington (609) 265-5069
  • Camden 856-858-3220
  • Cape May 609-886-2784
  • Cumberland (856) 453-2220
  • Essex 973-395-8375
  • Gloucester 856-384-6900
  • Hudson (201) 369-5280
  • Hunterdon 908-788-1361
  • Mercer (609) 989-6661
  • Middlesex 732 745-3295
  • Monmouth 732-431-7450
  • Morris (973) 285-6856
  • Ocean (848) 288-9900
  • Passaic (973) 569-4060
  • Salem 856-339-8622
  • Somerset 908-704-6346
  • Sussex (973) 579-0555 Ext. 1221
  • Union (908) 527-4870
  • Warren 908-475-6591
  • Jersey City (201) 547-5750
  • Paterson 973-653-5932

 

Last Reviewed: 4/26/2024