Somers Seniors benefited from the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) this year. The SFMNP is a supplemental food program for low income seniors. 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. The checks are issued to the Town’s Municipal Agents and the vouchers are then distributed to eligible clients.
This year each eligible recipient received six (6) three-dollar ($3) checks, which seniors could use at Farmers markets throughout Connecticut for fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs, and honey. The Town of Somers distributed 138 booklets, totaling $2484 dollars!
