Our Market Accepts:
Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children (WIC) &
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (Sr FMNP)
Overview of each program:
SNAP
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.
More information can be found here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
WIC
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5.
More information can be found here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic
Sr FMNP
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) serves as the lead agency for Sr FMNP. Seniors are provided with $48 in checks to purchase fresh, unprocessed, locally grown fruits, honey, vegetables and herbs at State-approved farmers' markets."
More information can be found on KDA's website: https://www.kyagr.com/consumer/senior-farmer-market.html
Kids Carrot Cash
Vouchers given to children to shop for farm fresh foods at the RRGFM. This program will run periodically throughout the market season as funds are available. This program is funded through market donations and fundraisers.