CFAC is excited to partner with Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to lead Montana’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) for the second year. Under this program the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awards grants to states and Indian tribal governments to provide low-income seniors with $48 in coupons redeemable at local farms and farmers markets from June 1st to October 31st. Benefits can be used to purchase Montana grown fresh fruits, vegetables and raw honey, and are distributed by over 13 partner agencies across the state. Coupons can be used with almost 200 farmers statewide, at over 30 farmer’s markets and farmstands.
Click below to find out eligibility information, become an authorized SFMNP Vendor, and more.
INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
Eligibility:
In order for seniors to qualify for the program you must be over 60 years old and fall within USDA income limits. Income limits are based on 185% of the federal poverty level, which in 2024 is $2,322/month for an individual and $3,152 for couples.
Missoula County:
How to sign-up
Eligible Seniors can sign up or get more info starting May 31st until supplies last at the following locations:
- Missoula Food Bank and Community Center
- Clark Fork Riverside, Glengarra, and Burlington Square residences (only for residents)
*Due to high call volume and limited staffing, please direct participant questions to the Missoula Food Bank or your property manager. CFAC does not enroll SFMNP participants
For other counties: Please use the dropdown menu to find who you can contact to sign up for the program (applications become available around May-June every year).
Silver Bow County
| SW MT Aging & Disability Services PO BOX 1158 / 2103 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59703 | Contact: Joe Gilboy 406-782-5555 | Coupons Accepted At: – Butte Farmer’s Market |
Yellowstone County
| Adult Resource Alliance 1505 Ave D Billings, MT 59103 | Contact: 406-259-9666 | Coupons Accepted At: -Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market -Healthy by Design Gardener’s Market -Evergreen Ace Farmers Market |
Bozeman / Gallatin County
| Bozeman Senior Center 807 N Tracy Bozeman, MT 59715 | Contact: Shannon Bondy 406-586-2421 | Coupons Accepted At: -Bozeman Farmers Market -Gallatin Valley Farmers Market |
Manhattan
| Gallatin Conservation District PO BOX 569 / 120 South 5th Street Suites B102-B104 Manhattan, MT 59741 | Contact: Becky Clements 406-282-4350 | Coupons Accepted At: – Manhattan Farmer’s Market |
Cascade County
| Great Falls Senior Center 1004 Central Ave. Great Falls, MT 59401 | Contact: Bob Meyers 454-6995 | Coupons Accepted At: -Great Falls Farmer’s Market |
Ravalli County
| Ravalli County Council on Aging 310 Old Corvallis Rd. Hamilton, MT 59840 | Contact: Danny Groshong 406-363-5690 | Coupons Accepted At: -Hamilton Co-op FM -O’Hara Commons FM -Haas Country Market -Stevensville Harvest Valley Market -Darby Farmer’s Market |
Lewis & Clark County
| Helena Food Share 1616 Lewis Ave. Helena, MT 59601 | Contact: Mo Shirley 406-443-3663 x 113 | Coupons Accepted At: -Helena Farmer’s Market -Capitol Square Farmer’s Market -East Helena Farmer’s Market -Johnsons Nursery and Gardens |
Lake County
| Lake County Council on Aging 528 Main St. SW Ronan, MT 59864 | Contact: Bev Dalke 406-676-2367 | Coupons Accepted At: – Polson Farmer’s Market – Ronan Farmer’s Market – Mission Falls Farmer’s Market |
Park County
| Western Sustainability Exchange PO BOX 1448 / 1201 Hwy 10 W Suite B1 Livingston, MT 59047 | Contact: Shannan Mascari 406-222-0730 | Coupons Accepted At: – Livingston Farmer’s Market – Shield’s Valley Farmer’s Market |
Custer County
| Custer County Food Bank 15 N 8th St Miles City, MT 59301 | Contact: Dorothy Willems 406-234-3663 | Coupons Accepted At: -Miles City Farmer’s Market |
Missoula County
| Missoula Food Bank and Community Center 1720 Wyoming St Missoula, MT 59801 | Contact: Faith Cornett 406-541-0770 or 406-549-0543, ext. 216 | Coupons Accepted At: – Clark Fork River Market – Missoula Farmer’s Market – Seeley Lake Sunday Market – Orchard Homes Market |
Carbon County
| Red Lodge Area Community Foundation 122 Hauser Red Lodge, MT 59068 | Contact: Chris Mullaney 406-425-1343 | Coupons Accepted At: – Red Lodge Farmer’s Market |
Broadwater County
| Broadwater County Health Department 124 N Cedar St. Townsend, MT 59644 | Contact: Diane Thorne 406-266-5209 | Coupons Accepted At: -Townsend Farmer’s Market |
Lincoln County
| Area VI Agency on Aging 110 Main St #5, Polson, MT 59860 | Contact: Sherry Fairbrother 406-291-5767 | Coupons Accepted At: – Eureka Farmer’s Market – Trego Farmer’s Market – Troy Farmer’s Market – Libby Farmer’s Market |
INFORMATION FOR FARMERS
Before accepting any Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) coupons at market (pictured below), you’ll need to complete two things:
- A SFMNP Farmer Contract, good for 3 years
- Annual Training, can be done online or by emailing james@cfacmontana.org
Visit the SFMNP Dashboard to sign contract, complete training, and get more info.
INFORMATION FOR PARTNERS
This program is only made possible through the work of over 14 partners across the state – ranging from Senior Centers and AAAs to Conservation Districts.
Are you an existing partner looking for resources, monthly reporting forms, and program documents? Visit the SFMNP Dashboard below.
Are you interested in bringing the SFMNP to low-income older adults in your community? Contact James@cfacmontana.org!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.