Farmers market season is in full swing, and older adults may be able to get help buying fresh, local produce. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), administered jointly by the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), offers income-eligible older adults access to up to $50 worth of locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from certified farmers. The SFMNP distributes free coupon books, each containing five $10 SFMNP checks, to more than 28,000 low-income older Illinoisans annually. Eligible participants must be at least 60 years old and have a household income at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level. For a single-person household, that amount is $2,322 monthly. For a two-person senior household, the income threshold increases to $3,151. SFMNP checks can be used between July 10 and Oct. 31 at participating farmers markets and roadside stands in 37 Illinois counties. Participants can identify SFMNP vendors by looking for a yellow sign with black lettering indicating “farmers market nutrition program benefits accepted here.” For information about the Department’s programs and services for older adults and persons with disabilities, visit https://ilaging.illinois.gov/ or contact the Senior HelpLine toll-free at 1-800-252-8966, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.