Applications for the popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
(SFMNP), which offers $50 in coupons for fresh produce at farmers markets
to income-qualifying Maui-island kupuna, are being accepted by Maui
Economic Opportunity.
The 10 $5 coupons will be distributed to confirmed applicants on a
first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted, usually by May or
June. Coupons may be used for unprocessed locally grown fruits, vegetables,
herbs and honey from an authorized farmer or farmers market.
Applications may be filled out and submitted online here:
2026 SFMNP Online Application.
Paper applications may be requested by calling Maui Planning and
Coordinating Council Coordinator Rosemelynda Leano by phone at (808)
243-4313 or by email at [email protected]. Completed
applications may be emailed to her, mailed or dropped off at MEO, 99
Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793.
The qualifications are:
- 60 years of age or older.
- Reside on Maui island. (Program only is offered on Maui).
- Meet annual household income requirements ($33,966 for one
person, $46,046 for two people, and add $12,080 for each additional person,
including children).
Each individual can make only one request for the SFMNP year ‒ with coupons
redeemable from April 1 to Oct. 31.
Seniors may use their coupons at authorized outlets, which will have a sign
indicating they accept SFMNP coupons. There will be no cash change, and
seniors are urged to spend as much of each $5 coupon as possible. Proxies
may be designated for purchases by filling out a form.
Schedules and locations of farmers markets and outlets will be included
with the coupon booklet.
The goal of the program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is
to help low-income seniors improve their health and nutrition with fresh
food while also aiding local farmers
Maui Economic Opportunity is accepting applications for the Senior Farmers
Market Nutrition Program, which offers $50 in coupons to be redeemed for
fresh produce at participating farmers markets. Shown is a SFMNP approved
stand at the Upcountry Farmer’s Market.