City Of Reno: Free Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Coupon Booklets Available

Press release from the City of Reno:

07/02/2021 3:10 PM

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourages low-income seniors to sign up for free Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) coupon books. SFMNP’s goal is to supplement the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce while supporting Nevada’s farmers.

The City of Reno Parks and Recreation department is assisting with the distribution of 500 booklets from July 12 through 14 at all three Reno recreation facilities: Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, Neil Road Recreation Center, and Teglia’s Paradise Park Activity Center.

Individuals can sign up for the coupons by calling the Neil Road Recreation Center at 775-689-8484, or by visiting one of the three facilities in person from July 12 through 14. Due to the limited supply, signing up in advance is highly recommended.

The coupons can be exchanged for fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey at farmers’ markets in Reno, Sparks and Carson City. SFMNP’s coupon booklets are free and limited to one per person. Eligible seniors can use the coupons through September 30, 2021.

Each eligible senior will get $45 in coupons redeemable at local farmers’ markets. To qualify, seniors must meet income criteria established by the Federal government. Eligible seniors must be a Nevada resident, 60 years or older, and must not make more than $22,459 annually or $1,872 monthly for a single family household. For a two-person household, they must not make over $32,227 annually or $2,538 monthly.

For questions about other areas outside of Reno, please contact NDA’s Food & Nutrition Division at 775-353-3758.

This press release was produced by the City of Reno. The views expressed here are the author’s own.