The 2026 Ohio Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) helps provide low-income older adults access to fresh, nutritious, unprepared locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh cut herbs and honey through farmers’ markets and roadside stands.  Eligible participants receive $50 in benefits to use at participating farmers’ markets and roadside stands. 

Applications for the 2026 SFMNP will be completed electronically using the Homegrown Benefits app/website (see helpful links below). The process has been streamlined this year to make it simple and easy to obtain benefits. Participants can redeem benefits using both the mobile option (app) or the physical benefit card. If choosing to use a benefit card, please expect 4-6 weeks for processing and shipping.

Program eligibility

The program is available to applicants who are 60 or older, residents of Ohio and have an annual household income that is less than 185% of the poverty level.

Each eligible older adult in a household may apply. Applicants do not have to be COA clients. All past participants must apply yearly.

COA is available to assist those in our service area to determine if they are eligible for the program and with completing the application if needed.

2026 SFMNP timeline

Coming soon

SFMNP helpful links

• Homegrown Benefits website link  
• List of authorized vendors 

How do I apply? More information coming soon.

• Click here for a complete step-by-step application process

Support for the application process

Consult these resources for creating an account and using the app: 

• Confirm email and install app (Apple) 
• Confirm email and install app (Android) 
• How to use the app 

Please reach out to Homegrown Benefits Support Line for any technical assistance including issues with the mobile app, checking benefit balance and setting up an account. 

Homegrown Benefits support line: (614) 412-1729

Availability of SFMNP

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, eligible applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.