VIRGINIA’S FARM MARKET FRESH FOR SENIORS (also known as the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program) is available through Southern Area Agency on Aging. Eligible seniors’ may receive a $50 Benefit Shopping Card or a $50 Digital Benefit that can be used to purchase locally-grown fresh fruits, vegetables and cut herbs at participating Farmer’s Markets. The number of people who can participate is limited. BEGINNING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025 SAAA will take applications over the phone and in person. SAAA will also continue to take applications throughout the following week(s) while the supply of the $50 Benefit lasts.

You may qualify to participate if: 

• you are (or will become) 60 years of age or older on or before June 1, 2025, and
• you are a resident of Danville City, Martinsville City, Franklin County, Patrick County, Henry County or Pittsylvania County, and
• you do not live with and are not an immediate family member of the farmer who grows the produce, and
• you have a gross monthly household income that does not exceed the income requirements of the program.

Individuals and couples who wish to apply for the $50 Benefit must contact Southern Area Agency on Aging at 276-632-6442 or toll-free at 1-800-468-4571.   Beginning April 30, 2025 and continuing as long as the supply of the $50 Benefit lasts, applicants must be prepared to certify total gross monthly household income information when applying over the phone or in person.