{"id":3310,"date":"2023-06-29T19:15:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T19:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/?page_id=3310"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T12:33:53","slug":"farmers-market","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/farmers-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Farmers&#8217; Market Nutrition Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senior Farmers&#8217; Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a fantastic opportunity for low-income Union County residents aged 60 or older to receive valuable assistance in the form of e-benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants in the program are provided with $40.00 in e-benefits that can be utilized for purchasing fresh, locally grown produce from USDA approved farmers markets in New Jersey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This initiative aims to promote healthy eating habits among seniors while also supporting local farmers and the vibrant agricultural community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/nrd-D6Tu_L3chLE-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"produce\" class=\"wp-image-2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/nrd-D6Tu_L3chLE-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/nrd-D6Tu_L3chLE-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/nrd-D6Tu_L3chLE-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/nrd-D6Tu_L3chLE-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/nrd-D6Tu_L3chLE-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/nrd-D6Tu_L3chLE-unsplash-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/nrd-D6Tu_L3chLE-unsplash-1980x1485.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tw-cols-stack-md tw-gutter-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:40%;flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interested in participating?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:60%;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">To participate in the program, it is essential to meet the eligibility criteria, which include specific income and residency requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tw-cols-card tw-cols-card-shadow is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-subtle-background-background-color has-background has-h-5-font-size\">Income<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your monthly household income must be at or below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-tw-arrow\">\n<li><strong>Individuals<\/strong>: $2,461<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Couple<\/strong>: $3,337<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Based on 2025 Income<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/FFY-2026-2027-SFMNP-INCOME-ELIGIBILITY-GUIDELINES-Self-Declaration.pdf\">2026 Income Guidelines<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-subtle-background-background-color has-background has-h-5-font-size\">Documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To qualify, you must bring one document from each category for verification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-tw-arrow\">\n<li><strong>Age Verification<\/strong>: Birth Certificate or Valid ID (Birth Date)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residency Verification<\/strong>: Valid ID (current address) or Utility Bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Income Verification<\/strong>: 2025 Income Tax return, Social Security statement, SNAP ID or Medicaid ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-subtle-background-background-color has-background has-h-5-font-size\">Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-tw-arrow\">\n<li>Limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits will be distributed at participating centers around Union County. Dates and locations are expected to be posted on this page in May, 2026. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One offer per person, per year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of participating farmers markets coming soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tw-cols-stack-md tw-gutter-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:40%;flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May 2026 Farmers Market Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services invite Union County residents aged <strong>60 and older<\/strong> to apply for the <strong>2026 Farmers\u2019 Market Nutrition Program<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Division on Aging<\/strong> will begin distributing vouchers on the following dates and locations in June:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>June 5th &#8211; Summit Community Center 9am to Noon &#8211; 100 Morris Ave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 11th &#8211; Westfield Community Center 9am to Noon &#8211; 558 W. Broad St<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents from the following municipalities can reach out to their local Community or Senior Center to obtain Senior Farmers Market vouchers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hillside<\/strong><br>Hillside Senior Center 908-355-8928<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Roselle<\/strong><br>Roselle Recreation Department 908-259-3036<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Roselle Park<\/strong><br>Casano Community Center 908-245-0666<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plainfield<\/strong><br>Plainfield Senior Citizens Center 908-753-3506<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rahway<\/strong><br>Rahway Senior Citizens Center 732-827-2016<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:60%;flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1545\" height=\"1999\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/06\/Market-Vouchers-june-26v2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/06\/Market-Vouchers-june-26v2-1.png 1545w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/06\/Market-Vouchers-june-26v2-1-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/06\/Market-Vouchers-june-26v2-1-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/06\/Market-Vouchers-june-26v2-1-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/06\/Market-Vouchers-june-26v2-1-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/06\/Market-Vouchers-june-26v2-1-1200x1553.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About The Senior Farmers&#8217; Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a fantastic opportunity for low-income Union County residents aged 60 or older to receive valuable assistance in the form of e-benefits. Participants in the program are provided with $40.00 in e-benefits that can be utilized for purchasing fresh, locally grown produce from USDA approved farmers markets&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-full-width.php","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3310","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"1970-01-01 00:00:00","action":"","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","browser_timezone_offset":0},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3310","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3310"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3310\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5155,"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3310\/revisions\/5155"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}