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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 farmers markets from July through October.

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How Seniors Can Get Seasonal Produce Coupons to Use at Farmers 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.

NEW THIS YEAR: The benefit per person is $40 per booklet for the 2026 season.

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Find Seasonal Produce Coupons at a Location Near You

*Until Supplies Last
Roseland Christian Ministries

Address: 10858 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Dates: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays beginning July 15th

Distribution Times: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Distribution Type: Recurring

Grace and Peace

Address: 1856 N. Leclaire Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Dates: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays beginning July 15th

Distribution Times: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Distribution Type: Recurring

Casa Catalina

Address: 4537 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60609

Dates: Monday, July 20th and Friday, July 24th

Distribution Times: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Distribution Type: Limited

United for Better Living

Address: 4540 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60624

Dates: Wednesdays - Fridays beginning July 22nd

Distribution Times: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Distribution Type: Recurring

New Eclipse Community Alliance

Address: 715 W. 51st St Chicago, IL 60609

Dates: Thursdays beginning July 23rd

Distribution Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Distribution Type: Recurring

St. Francis de Sales High School

Address: 10155 S. Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Dates: Friday, July 24th & July 31st; Tuesday, August 4th & 11th

Distribution Times: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Distribution Type: Recurring

Chicago Hope

Address: 2505 N. Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647

Dates: Fridays beginning July 24th

Distribution Times: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Distribution Type: Recurring

Heritage International Church

Address: 5320 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Dates: 2nd and 4th Saturdays beginning July 25th

Distribution Times: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Distribution Type: Recurring

Edward G Irvin Foundation

Address: 500 East 67th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

Dates: Monday, July 27th

Distribution Times: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Distribution Type: Limited

Northwest (Copernicus) Senior Center

Address: 3160 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Dates: Tuesday, July 28th

Distribution Times: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Distribution Type: Limited

Southwest Regional Senior Center

Address: 6117 S. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Dates: Thursday, July 30th

Distribution Times: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Distribution Type: Limited

Central West Senior Center

Address: 2102 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Dates: Monday, August 3rd

Distribution Times: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Distribution Type: Limited

Renaissance Court

Address: 78 E. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602

Dates: Tuesday, August 4th

Distribution Times: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Distribution Type: Limited

Northeast (Levy) Senior Center

Address: 2019 W. Lawrence

Dates: Thursday, August 6th

Distribution Times: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Distribution Type: Limited

Southeast Atlas Senior Center

Address: 1767 E. 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649

Dates: Friday, August 14th

Distribution Times: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Distribution Type: Limited

Anyone who lives in Chicago, is 60 years of age or older and meets the income requirements (household income less than 185% of the federal poverty level) qualifies for a coupon booklet. You need to apply for a booklet every year.

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

Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2026 Monthly Income

Persons in Family 185%

1 $2,460.50
2 $3,336.17
3 $4,211.83
4 $5,087.50
5 $5,963.17
6 $6,838.83
7 $7,714.50
8 $8,590.17

The program does not officially start until July 10th, and many of the distributions do not start until after that date. Please check start dates!

Yes! If you do not spend all of your coupons 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. The coupons expire October 31st. 

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 the behalf of ONE additional person with their ID.

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