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, Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services (DSS), and The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council.
This is the third season of the program with an expansion in participating farmers markets.
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.
The 2025 season is July 1-September 30, 2025.
Eligible seniors can receive $50 in vouchers to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, raw honey, and herbs only.
Eligibility requirements:
• Seniors aged 60 and over.
• For a one-person household, income must be at or below $2,413 per month.
• For a two-person household, income must be at or below $3,261 per month.
These vouchers can be used at participating markets starting July 1, including:
• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
• Davidson Farmers Market
• Matthews Community Farmers Market
• North Meck Community Farmers Market
• Uptown Farmers Market
Sign Up Locations
*listed locations from North to South
• Davidson Town Hall Homes Program Event - Monday 7/7 11a-2p
o 251 South St, Davidson, NC 28036 - lower level
• Davidson Farmers Market - Saturday 7/12 9a-12p
o 120 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
• North Meck Community Farmers Market - Wednesdays starting 7/2
o 21445 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031 - behind Town Hall
• Uptown Farmers Market - Saturday 7/5 & Saturday 7/19
o 300 S. Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28202
• Matthews Community Farmers Market - Saturday 7/5 & after TBD
o 188 N. Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market - SHOP ONLY (No Signup)
o 1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
All vouchers expire September 30, 2025.
What you can buy
• fruits
• vegetables
• fresh cut herbs
• honey
Participating Vendors at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market:
• A Way of Life Farm
• Tumbling Shoals Farm
• Crouching Hippo Farm
• Bluebird Farm
Farmers are at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
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