July 6. Mecklenburg County’s Senior Nutrition Program, Public Health, and the Charlotte Food Policy Council are distributing vouchers for the N.C. Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Eligible senior citizens can receive a $50 voucher to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, raw honey, and fresh cut herbs from specific farmers markets.

Mecklenburg County seniors aged 60+ with: 

• One-person household income of $2,413/month
• Two-person household income of $3,261/month

Eligible seniors can sign up to receive the vouchers at designated locations and farmers markets:

Davidson Town Hall: HOMES program event
251 South St., Davidson, NC 28036

Monday, July 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Davidson Farmers Market

20 South Main St., Davidson, NC 28036

Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to noon

North Meck Community Farmers Market

21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius, NC 28031

Wednesdays in July, 9 a.m. to noon

Seniors can redeem them at any certified farmers market across the state. Vouchers will expire at the end of the summer season.

Another benefit can be found through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which is accepted at participating farmers markets. Through Public Health’s Food Security program, residents can use SNAP benefits to double their purchases up to $50.

For additional community signups or more information, visit CharlotteFoodPolicy.com/SeniorVouchers