A seasonal government program allowing seniors to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets is returning to South Carolina on June 1. The US Department of Agriculture's Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is meant to supplement the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce while supporting South Carolina farmers.

South Carolina residents age 60 and older may qualify for the program that gives them $25 in the form of five checks ($5 each) to spend at participating local farmer's markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs (CSAs). Offered through South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS), qualified seniors will need to visit a designated location in their area, complete an application, and supply a photo ID card to participate.

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