Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM TIPS
Older Adults must be 60 years old or older, show proof of age, be a Baltimore City resident and meet income guidelines.
Checks are a limited supply and will be distributed first come first served.
Facts
- Eligible older adults will receive a card worth $50.00 for fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey
- Once distributed, 2024 Farmers’ Market checks will be valid July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024. During this time the card can be used at designated farmers’ markets and approved farmers throughout Maryland.
- Cards should be treated as cash and cannot be replaced
- Cards are available at senior centers in Baltimore City
- You do not need to be a member of a senior center to receive a card at the center you choose
- A proxy designee may obtain cards for an older adult who is eligible. The limit is 2 per proxy.
- Cards are available on a “first-come, first-serve” basis
- More information is available on the MDA website.
Eligibility Requirements
- Baltimore City Residents: proof of residence required
- Age 60 or older: proof of age required
- Income: See application for $$ amount: “self-verify” with older adult’s signature
2024 Distribution Dates
Site | Address | Dates | Distribution Times |
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Action in Maturity (A.I.M.) | Keswick Wise & Well Center 400 W. 40th St. (410) 889-7915 | July 9 & 10 | BY APPOINTMENT ONLY |
Cherry Hills Senior Center | 3301 Waterview Ave. (410) 396-2920 | July 9 & 11 | 10:00am - 1:30pm or until cards are gone |
Forest Park Senior Center | 4801 Liberty Heights Ave. (410) 466-2124 | July 9 & 11 | 10:30am until cards are gone |
Harford Senior Center | 4920 Harford Rd. (410) 426-4009 | July 8 & 12 | 10:00am until cards are gone |
Hatton Senior Center | 2825 Fait Ave. (410) 396-9025 | July 2 | 9:00am until cards are gone |
Greenmount Senior Center | 425 E. Federal St. (443) 996-9171 | July 9 & 11 | 10:00am - 1:00pm or until cards are gone |
E.A. Myerberg Senior Center | 3101 Fallstaff Rd. (410) 358-6856 | July 11 | BY APPOINTMENT ONLY |
Oliver Senior Center | 1700 N. Gay St. (410) 396-3861 | July 10 | 9:00am until cards are gone |
Sandtown-Winchester Senior Center | 1601 Baker St. (410) 396-7725 | July 8 | 10:00am - 1:00pm or until cards are gone |
Senior Network of North Baltimore | 5828 York Rd. (410) 323-7131 | July 9 | BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Call on Monday, July 8 between 9:30am-3:00pm |
Waxter Senior Center | 1000 Cathedral St. (410) 396-1324 | July 11 | 11:00am until cards are gone |
Zeta Center for Healthy and Active Aging | 4501 Reisterstown Rd. (410) 396-3535 | July 5 | 9:00am - 4:00pm or until cards are gone |
Market Tips
- Arrive at the market early for the best choices
- Bargaining is not allowed
- The best variety of fruits and vegetables will be available later in the summer
- You do not need to use all of your card at once