FOOD PROGRAMS
Farmers Market of the Ozarks is proud to participate in the following programs listed below:
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) / “Double Up Food Bucks”:
SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks nutrition benefits are exchangeable at the market for tokens. The Double Up Food Bucks programs match up to $25 for anyone receiving SNAP benefits on each market day.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program:
The Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides benefits to low-income seniors (60 years of age or older). Eligible seniors receive $50 in benefits annually per household, to be used for fresh fruit, vegetables, honey and herbs with authorized farmers.
View the Seniors FMNP flyer for details and how to apply.
To see the Code of Federal Regulations, visit: Part 249—Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program:
The Missouri WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP) provides $20 in benefits annually to WIC individuals over 4 months old who reside in a county with a participating WIC agency issuing FMNP benefits. Benefits can be exchanged for fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs with authorized farmers.
View the WIC FMNP flyer for details.
Community Partnership of the Ozarks/Food Collaborative:
We represent FMO at the Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Their mission is to support the development of a healthy, functioning local food system, bringing food groups together and representing all parts of the community, including those not at the table. Community Partnership envisions a community where citizens collaborate to identify gaps and take action to develop a healthy, connected local food system. We value collaboration and strategic plans utilizing existing resources with measurable outcomes that support a sustainable healthy food system for all.
Nourish the Ozarks:
www.copozarks.org/nourish FMO participates in this $1.7 million USDA Local Food Purchase Agreement which allows purchases from farmers within 400 miles to be distributed to underserved communities in 17 counties.
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- “Double Up Food Bucks” nutrition program.
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
- WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program
- Community Partnership of the Ozarks/Food Collaborative
- Nourish the Ozarks
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) / “Double Up Food Bucks”:
SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks nutrition benefits are exchangeable at the market for tokens. The Double Up Food Bucks programs match up to $25 for anyone receiving SNAP benefits on each market day.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program:
The Missouri Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides benefits to low-income seniors (60 years of age or older). Eligible seniors receive $50 in benefits annually per household, to be used for fresh fruit, vegetables, honey and herbs with authorized farmers.
View the Seniors FMNP flyer for details and how to apply.
To see the Code of Federal Regulations, visit: Part 249—Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program:
The Missouri WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WIC FMNP) provides $20 in benefits annually to WIC individuals over 4 months old who reside in a county with a participating WIC agency issuing FMNP benefits. Benefits can be exchanged for fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs with authorized farmers.
View the WIC FMNP flyer for details.
Community Partnership of the Ozarks/Food Collaborative:
We represent FMO at the Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Their mission is to support the development of a healthy, functioning local food system, bringing food groups together and representing all parts of the community, including those not at the table. Community Partnership envisions a community where citizens collaborate to identify gaps and take action to develop a healthy, connected local food system. We value collaboration and strategic plans utilizing existing resources with measurable outcomes that support a sustainable healthy food system for all.
Nourish the Ozarks:
www.copozarks.org/nourish FMO participates in this $1.7 million USDA Local Food Purchase Agreement which allows purchases from farmers within 400 miles to be distributed to underserved communities in 17 counties.
