Program Descriptions

Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program

The Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program provides low-income seniors with checks that can be used to purchase fresh Oregon grown fruits, vegetables and cut herbs. The checks can only be used at approved farmers' markets and farm stands.

The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve nutrition to Oregon seniors and support local Oregon farmers. Each spring eligible seniors are notified by mail they may participate in the program. Seniors that choose to participate are mailed checks that they can redeem for produce between June 1 and October 31 of the given year.

To be eligible, seniors must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Be at least 60 years old by April 1 of the relevant year;
• Be receiving either Food Stamps or Medicaid on April 1 of the relevant year;
• Be living in their own home or apartment;
• Have income at or below 135% of the federal poverty level for the relevant year.

For more information on the Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition program, please click the link below:
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/spwpd/food_fin/foodfin.shtml#osfmnp