We’re excited to share that the 2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) distribution is continuing into September! That means there are still plenty of opportunities for eligible seniors to receive and use their special SFMNP debit cards.
These cards provide $50 in benefits per eligible senior household and can be used directly with certified farmers for fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey. The goal of the program is to make healthy, local food more accessible for seniors while also supporting our hardworking farmers.
Important Reminders About SFMNP
- First come, first served: cards are limited and distributed while supplies last.
- One card per senior, per household: if you’ve already received a card this season, you are not eligible for a second.
- Certified farmers only: look for the SFMNP sign at booths to know where your card can be spent.
- Ambassadors will be on-site at each market to assist with distribution, answer questions, and help activate cards.
- Customers must use up 2025 SFMNP cards by November 30, 2025! You can make purchases in any amount, but the entire $50 must be used by Nov. 30, 2025, or the leftover amount will be lost.
August Opportunities (Still Available!)
If you haven’t picked up your card yet, don’t worry — there are still several August dates left! Petaluma Bounty’s Farmers Market Ambassadors will be at the following farmers markets to distribute the cards. Just visit the farmers market manager’s booth to fill out forms. Seniors do not have to show proof of income eligibility, but instead, must sign a form self-attesting to eligibility.
- Saturday, August 23 – Petaluma Walnut Park, 2:00 p.m. – Walnut Park
- Saturday, August 30 – Santa Rosa Farmers Lane, 8:30 a.m. – Farmers Lane Plaza
September Calendar – Official Distribution Dates
Here is the official schedule for September 2025:
📍 Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market – Luther Burbank Center
- Saturday, September 6th 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday, September 13th 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Sebastopol Farmers Market – Downtown Sebastopol
- Sunday, September 7th 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Sunday, September 14th 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Petaluma Eastside Farmers Market – Lucchesi Park
- Tuesday, September 9th 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Tuesday, September 16th 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Why This Matters
Each time you use your SFMNP card, you’re not only putting fresh, healthy food on your table, you’re also directly supporting local farmers and keeping dollars in our community.
Stay Connected
For more information please feel free to contact FMLife@PetalumaBounty.org
As an alternative to picking up SFMNP cards themselves, eligible seniors can designate an authorized representative (proxy) to pick up the cards and make allowable purchases for them by filling out a proxy form ahead of the distribution.