Get Seasonal Coupons for Fresh Produce from Farmer’s Markets

Learn how to pick up seasonal coupons to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, honey and herbs at farmer’s markets from July through October.

How Seniors Can Receive Seasonal Produce Coupons to Use at Farmer's Markets

We distribute coupons seasonally that can be used to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, honey and herbs at farmer’s markets from July to October through the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

To receive a coupon book in July, you must be a Chicago resident who is 60 years of age or older and have a household income less than 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines.

Check back in July to see a full list of pick-up locations and income requirements for this year’s program.

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Anyone who lives in Chicago, is 60 years of age or older and meets the income requirements qualifies for a coupon booklet. You need to apply for a booklet every year.

Your household income must be less than 185% of the federal poverty level. For example, in 2023 a household of one person had to have an income of $18,954 or less to qualify. Exact income guidelines will be announced closer to the program start in July.

While the coupons are active beginning July 10, there is often a delay at the beginning of the summer as we coordinate distributions. Check back in July for a calendar of distributions.

Yes! If you do not spend all of your coupons all at one market, you can use them at another. The most important thing is that vendors are not able to give you change, so get as close to the nearest $10 as possible.

Yes, you can not spend your coupons after October 15.

No, you can only receive one coupon booklet per summer. Each summer you must reapply for a new booklet.

Yes, you may apply for a booklet on someone else's behalf with their ID.

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