Nutrition Benefits Guide
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Many federal nutrition benefits can be used at Maryland farmers markets. All benefits can be used to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, and others can be used to purchase even more local food.
The table below lays out each benefit type and what it can be used for, including:
- Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (Senior FNMP)
- electronic Women, Infants, and Children (eWIC)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Maryland Market Money (MMM) matching program
| FNMP | Senior FNMP | eWIC | SNAP | MMM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole uncut fresh fruits & vegetables | X | X | X | X | X |
| Fresh cut herbs | X | X | X | X | |
| Honey | X | X | X | ||
| Food producing plants | X | X | |||
| Cheese, dairy, meat, eggs, chicken | X | X | |||
| Baked goods | X | X |
To find a farmers market near you, visit the Farmers Market Directory.