Benefits · Food Assistance
How to apply for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program — Missouri
Missouri Department of Agriculture, through Area Agencies on Aging and MU Extension in four regions
Who it's for
Missouri's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program gives eligible seniors 60 and older $50 a year in benefits to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from authorized farmers markets and roadside stands, from May through October. Household income must be at or below 185% of the federal poverty level (SNAP or SSI receipt qualifies automatically). The program operates in 47 Missouri counties across the Kansas City, St. Louis, Mid-Missouri, and Springfield regions — apply through the regional agency.
The program operates only in 47 Missouri counties (Kansas City, St. Louis, Mid-Missouri, and Springfield/Southwest regions), income must be at or below 185% of the poverty level, and benefits are issued while funding lasts — the regional agency confirms eligibility, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- Age verification (driver's license, birth certificate, or state ID)
- Income verification (or current SNAP/SSI proof)
- Proof of residency
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-573-751-2613
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program — Missouri. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need age verification (driver's license, birth certificate, or state id), income verification (or current snap/ssi proof), proof of residency — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
annual
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