The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program makes fresh fruits and vegetables available to income eligible Vermonters 60 and over. Participants are provided with a one-time $48 coupon book to purchase locally-grown, healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables from July 1st through October 31st.
Vermont’s Farmers Markets are places for the community to gather. This program will help you keep connected with friends and neighbors. Homebound participants or those without vehicles are encouraged to apply – we can help coordinate transportation to and from the markets!
The application is only one page and it’s very easy! Contact Bugbee’s Outreach Associate, Mona to get started. The application ensures that you meet age, residency, and income requirements necessary to participate in the program. Applications can be completed in person, electronically, or we can mail one to you. Mona can also help coordinate transportation for you to get to and from the market.
Farm to Family for seniors is available to any resident of Vermont 60 or older whose income is at or below the current income limits:
If you are age 60 and over and receive SNAP or LIHEAP you qualify!
Call or email Mona, 802-295-9068.
Farm to Family Coupons are meant to be used at farmers markets and farm stands across Vermont. The coupons can be used to purchase fresh, locally grown, raw fruits and vegetables.
Coupons cannot be used to buy: baked goods, cider, dressings, dried herbs, eggs, flowers/plants, honey, jam, jelly, maple products, meat, pickles, or prepared foods.
Saturdays 9am-1pm
Fridays 4-6:30pm
Wednesdays 3-6pm
Sat-Wed, 8-5
Thu-Fri, 8-6
Live in a different town? No problem! We can connect Vermonters with their local agency and market. Email Mona, or call 802-295-9068. You can also browse these maps to find one of the 60 participating Farmers Markets or Farm Stands.
New Hampshire seniors can call 800-942-4321 for more information or to find the agency closest to where you live
Learn what’s fresh and when with the Harvest Calendar! We can also help provide recipe suggestions so you can learn new ways to prepare your tasty vegetables.
