FARMER’S MARKET PROGRAM
Alabama Farmers Market Authority
Richard Beard Building, Suite 003
1445 Federal Drive
Montgomery, AL 36107
334-240-7247
The goal of the Alabama Senior Farmers Market
Nutrition Program (FMNP) is to provide fresh,
nutritious, locally- grown fresh fruits, vegetables and
herbs from farmers markets and roadside stands to
low-income seniors.
Coupons are provided for individuals 60 years of age
and older who are on a limited income, allowing
them to purchase fresh produce at farmers markets.
Quantities are limited. Qualified recipients receive
only one coupon booklet.
Booklets are mailed out in the spring. To request
coupons, register online at www.fma.alabama.gov
or call SARCOA for assistance in signing up: 334-793-
6843.
You must re-register for this benefit each year usually
starting at the end of January.
There are so many ways to eat Fruits & Vegetables every day.
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BROWN BAG PROGRAM
The Brown Bag Program is a food supplemental
program for eligible individuals 60 years or older.
Seniors are provided with bags of groceries during
the third week of each month. There is no cost to the
individuals served.
Eligibility is determined using the federal poverty
level income guidelines. To apply for this program
call 334-794-4499 Monday - Thursday, from 8 a.m. -
12 p.m. or go to www.wiregrassfoodbank.com.
Counties served are Barbour, Coffee, Dale, Geneva,
Henry and Houston. Covington County residents
should contact the Christian Service Center, 403 S.
Three Notch Street, Andalusia, AL 36420, or call 334-
222-3840.
The Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank provides
most of the food. Donations of food are also made
by civic groups, religious organizations, individuals,
businesses and other organizations.
Individuals can be sponsored to receive this service
for an annual cost of $65 ($5.42 per month). Onetime
donations of any amount are welcomed.
Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Vegetables
Pineapple, carrots, and tomatoes add tang to this Sweet
and Sour Pork, served with a colorful salad. Finish with
nonfat frozen yogurt.
Find these recipes and more ideas at ChooseMyPlate.gov
Enjoy the crunchy, juicy goodness of apples and grapes in this
Chicken Waldorf Salad, served on mixed greens and topped with
low-fat dressing. End your meal with Blueberry-Lime Yogurt.
Flavorful herbed green beans and roasted potatoes round out
this Smoky Mustard-Maple Salmon. For dessert, enjoy a fruit,
granola, and yogurt parfait.
Tomatoes, carrots, celery, and onions are key to this wholegrain
Spaghetti and Quick Meat Sauce, paired with broccoli
florets. Finish with warm Roasted Pears and Vanilla Cream.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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/www.wiregrassfoodbank.com
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