
Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program
We are thrilled to offer the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Division of Aging and Mecklenberg County Department of Social Services (DSS).
This is the third season of the program with an expansion in participating farmers markets.
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The Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program is a statewide summer-only initiative led by the NC DHHS Division of Aging, which came to Mecklenburg County in 2023. SFMNP aims to enhance the nutrition of older adults and support local farmers. Eligible seniors receive $50 in vouchers to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at participating markets. This initiative helps seniors access healthy food while boosting sales for local farmers.
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The 2025 season is July 1-September 30, 2025.
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Enrollment opens July 1, 2025

Who is eligible?
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Seniors aged 60 and over.
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For a one-person household, income must be at or below $2,413 per month.
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For a two-person household, income must be at or below $3,261 per month.
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Eligible seniors can receive $50 in vouchers to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, raw honey, and herbs only.
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Eligible seniors MUST sign up for the program in person - locations and times listed below
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These vouchers can be used at participating markets with the below vendors starting July 1, including:
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Charlotte Regional Farmers Market - 1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte​
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Austin Kidd Farm - Building A
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A Way of Life Farm - Building A
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Bizzy Bee - Greenery Shed Building
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Bluebird Farm - Building A
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Crouching Hippo - Building A
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Greg's Honey Hive - Building A
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Honey Tree Farm - Building A
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Kasa Honey - Building A
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Lane's Creek Farm - Building A
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Southern Greens Farm - Building A
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Tumbling Shoals Farm - Building A
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WOW! Grapes - Building A
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more vendors will be added through the season
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Find these vendors on Saturdays 8am-1230pm Building A​
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Davidson Farmers Market - 120 S Main St, Davidson
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Find these vendors on Saturdays 9am-12pm
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Matthews Community Farmers Market - 188. N. Trade Street, Matthews
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Summer Star Farms - Produce Only
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Find these vendors on Saturdays 8am-12pm
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North Meck Community Farmers Market - 21445 Catawba Ave Cornelius
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Blue Goat Dairy/Wild Oates Farm - Produce Only
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Harvest Roots Farm
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Find these vendors on Wednesdays 9am-12pm
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All vouchers expire September 30, 2025
How does it work?
What can you buy?
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fruits
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vegetables
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fresh cut herbs
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honey
Ineligible Products
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​nuts
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seeds
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maple syrup
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cider
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jelly/jam
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eggs
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meat
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cheese
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seafood
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baked goods
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plants/flowers
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other non-food items
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Items not grown by a NC farmer
Sign Up Locations
*listed locations from North to South
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Davidson Farmers Market - Saturday 9/20 9am-12pm
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North Meck Community Farmers Market - Wednesday 9/17 9am-12pm ​
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Uptown Farmers Market - Saturday 9/13 8am-1230pm
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Charlotte Regional Farmers Market - Saturday 9/20 8am-1230pm
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​Bldg A - SNAP booth
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Matthews Community Farmers Market - Saturday 9/20 8am-12pm
Enrollment opens July 1st, 2025
120 S. Main Street
Cornelius, NC 28036
Saturdays 9am-12pm
Matthews Community Farmers Market
188 North Trade Street
Matthews, NC 28106
Saturdays 8am-12pm
North Meck Community Farmers Market
21445 Catawba Avenue
Cornelius, NC 28031
Wednesdays 9am-12pm