As part of the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, the Illinois Department of Human Services is providing booklets of coupons to qualifying women, children and seniors at nutritional risk for use with an authorized IDHS farmer at a farmers' market or roadside stand. Seniors have until Oct. 31 to use their FMNP benefits.The program is aimed specifically at pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding women, children 1-5 years of age, and eligible seniors who are 60+ years old and who meet income guidelines.
To find out more about the program and whether you qualify, visit the Illinois Department of Human Services site or pick up your coupons locally at the DHS Family Community Resource Center in Pekin at 200 South 2nd St., Suite 20.
The Illinois WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program can be reached with questions at (217) 782-2166. Seniors can also call the Illinois Department on Aging Senior Helpline at (800) 252-8966 for more information on how to apply.
