Nutrition Assistance Programs at the Market
Connecticut's Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs (FMNP) are a popular set of supplemental food programs offered in conjunction with most Connecticut farmers’ markets. Farmers certified by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture through these nutrition programs are authorized to accept vouchers distributed to eligible program participants for use at eligible farmers' markets.
All farm vendors at the Monroe Farmers' Market are certified to accept the following:
All farm vendors at the Monroe Farmers' Market are certified to accept the following:
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
The WIC FMNP is a congressionally authorized program administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAG) and jointly funded by the State of Connecticut and the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS).
This program provides benefits to Women, Infants and Children (WIC) who are identified as “nutritionally at risk,” to buy fresh fruits and vegetables (no honey or eggs) at FMNP authorized farmers’ markets. Each eligible recipient receives five (5) three-dollar ($3) checks ($15 per recipient, per market season). WIC FMNP check booklets are distributed to WIC offices statewide by CT DoAG.
This program provides benefits to Women, Infants and Children (WIC) who are identified as “nutritionally at risk,” to buy fresh fruits and vegetables (no honey or eggs) at FMNP authorized farmers’ markets. Each eligible recipient receives five (5) three-dollar ($3) checks ($15 per recipient, per market season). WIC FMNP check booklets are distributed to WIC offices statewide by CT DoAG.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
The SFMNP is a supplemental food program for low income seniors, it is similar in most respects to the WIC FMNP except that honey and eggs CAN be purchased with them.. The checks you are provided are only redeemable at Farmers' Markets certified by the Dept of Agriculture as 'CT Grown' Markets which we are.
Individuals 60 years of age or older, with incomes that do not exceed 185% of poverty income guidelines are eligible. Clients must be participating in another program with proper means testing verifying their eligibility. Examples of other programs include, but are not limited to, renter rebate programs or congregate meal programs.
Each eligible recipient receives six (6) three-dollar ($4) checks ($24 per recipient, per market season), which can be redeemed at SFMNP authorized markets throughout Connecticut for fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs, and honey.
Senior FMNP checks are issued to Municipal Agents or Social/Elderly Service Directors by the CT DoAG. The vouchers are then distributed by the Municipal Agents or Social/Elderly Service Directors to their seniors clients.
Individuals 60 years of age or older, with incomes that do not exceed 185% of poverty income guidelines are eligible. Clients must be participating in another program with proper means testing verifying their eligibility. Examples of other programs include, but are not limited to, renter rebate programs or congregate meal programs.
Each eligible recipient receives six (6) three-dollar ($4) checks ($24 per recipient, per market season), which can be redeemed at SFMNP authorized markets throughout Connecticut for fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs, and honey.
Senior FMNP checks are issued to Municipal Agents or Social/Elderly Service Directors by the CT DoAG. The vouchers are then distributed by the Municipal Agents or Social/Elderly Service Directors to their seniors clients.