Overview
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides WIC recipients and low-income seniors with fresh, locally grown produce from approved farmers in Pennsylvania. The available foods include fruits, vegetables, and edible herbs.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture administers this initiative.
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How it works
Recipients will get checks from May 15 through September 30. These checks can then be redeemed during FMNP season from June 1 through November 30.
The checks can only be redeemed for Pennsylvania fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. They can’t be used for:
- Meat, dairy, or eggs
- Citrus or tropical fruits
- Processed foods like jam, honey, nuts, or baked goods
- Wine or cider
Recipients will get a list of authorized farmers who participate in FMNP. You can also use our map to find a market or roadside stand. When you’re at the market, look for the white FMNP signs to know which vendors will accept the checks.
Recipients may not use their checks at grocery stores.
Information for recipients
The FMNP is split into two programs: the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. These programs serve different groups of recipients and provide different benefits.
WIC recipients
Recipients must be on the WIC program to receive this benefit.
Each WIC recipient gets three $10 FMNP checks. You’ll receive this benefit during your quarterly WIC visit from May to September.
Seniors
Seniors must be 60 years of age or older and meet the federal income guidelines to receive this benefit.
Each senior recipient gets five $5 Senior FMNP checks. You can only receive checks in your county of residence, and checks are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
See our 2026 Senior FMNP agency list (PDF) for information on how to get checks in your county.
2026 income guidelines for senior recipients
| Number of people in household | Total income cannot exceed |
|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 |
| 2 | $40,034 |
| 3 | $50,542 |
| 4 | $61,050 |
2026 application materials for senior recipients
- 2026 Senior FMNP application (PDF)
- 2026 Senior FMNP application – Spanish (PDF)
- 2026 Senior FMNP proxy form (PDF)
- 2026 Senior FMNP proxy form – Spanish (PDF)
- 2026 Senior FMNP rights and responsibilities (PDF)
- 2026 Senior FMNP rights and responsibilities – Spanish (PDF)
Civil rights and discrimination complaints
Recipients have the right to file discrimination complaints. Complaints must be filed within 180 days from the alleged act of discrimination.
Information for farmers
Farmers must be authorized by PDA to accept and redeem checks for this program. You can’t hold eligible farmer status if you only sell produce grown by someone else or purchase your produce from a wholesale distributor.
If you have questions about participating in this program, contact ra-agfmnp@pa.gov.
2026 application and market information for farmers
Contact us
If you have questions, contact the Bureau of Food Assistance at 717-787-2940 or ra-fooddist@pa.gov.
