We’re excited to announce the launch of our Senior Mobile Farmers Market & Resource Fair in partnership with the Harnett County Department on Aging! This special two-event series is designed to bring our certified farmers directly to Harnett County seniors at The Commons in Lillington on July 16 and August 20.

Seniors can use their Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) vouchers to shop for fresh, local produce and will receive an extra $10 in Double Bucks. This helps stretch their SFMNP dollars further, allowing them to purchase more fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs to support a healthy diet and budget.

🗓️ Wednesday, July 16
🗓️ Wednesday, August 20
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

These events are designed to help seniors use their Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) vouchers by bringing our certified local farmers directly to them.

What's included:

• 🥬 Local SFMNP certified farmers accepting Senior FMNP vouchers

• 💵 An extra $10 in Double Bucks while funding lasts

• 🍳 Food demo by the Poe Center for Health Education

• 🛍️ Free bag of groceries + frozen chicken from Manna Church (while supplies last)

• 🏛️ Info and resources from Harnett County Social Services, Harnett County Department on Aging, the Poe Center for Health Education (Senior SNAP-ED and Substance Use Prevention), Alliance Health, Complete Health Solutions, and Liberty Home Care.

So far, we’ve secured $1,000 in sponsorships from Trinity Episcopal Church and the Downtown Fuquay-Varina Rotary Club. We are looking for additional business sponsors or donors to raise another $1,000 so we can offer Double Bucks to 200 seniors in Harnett County. 

Businesses sponsoring $250 or more will have their logos printed on table banner, social media mentions, on website, and in newsletter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)?
SFMNP is a federally funded program under the USDA that provides low-income seniors with $50 in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at approved farmers markets.

What is Double Bucks for Seniors?
Our Double Bucks program matches part of what a senior spends using their SFMNP vouchers—giving them more money to spend on fresh, local food.

With your support, we can give each senior an extra $10 in Double Bucks, bringing their total spending power to $60 for the season.

Why It Matters:

• Seniors on fixed incomes often can’t afford enough fresh produce.

• An extra $10 may not sound like much—but it can make a real difference in what they can buy.

• It encourages healthier eating and helps reduce food insecurity.

• It also supports small, local farms by keeping those dollars in our community.

How Your Sponsorship Helps:

• $1,000 allows us to give 100 seniors an extra $10 in Double Bucks

• $500 helps 50 seniors

• $250 helps 25 seniors

Why Support This?

• It’s direct, meaningful help for seniors in need

• It stretches existing government benefits

• It supports local agriculture

• It’s simple, effective, and easy to see your impact

Want to help seniors afford more fresh, local food? Send us an email before August 10th — We’d love to work with you.

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