Get Seasonal Coupons for Fresh Produce from Chicago Farmers Markets

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

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

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

To receive a produce coupon book, 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.

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

.Your household income must at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.

Household Size	Per Monthly Income	Per Annual Income
1	$2,322	$27,861
2	$3,151	$37,814
3	$3,981	$47,767
4	$4,810	$57,720
5	$5,639	$67,673
6	$6,469	$77,626
7	$7,298	$87,579
8	$8,128	$97,532

All coupons have been distributed for 2024. Please check back next year to see when the program will begin in 2025.

Yes! If you do not spend all of your coupons all at one Chicago farmers 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 produce coupons after October 31. Please check back next year to see the expiration date for the 2025 coupons.

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 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program booklet on someone else's behalf with their ID.

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