The Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program provides income-eligible seniors with one booklet of $32 in vouchers to purchase fresh, locally grown fruit, vegetables and cut, edible herbs directly from participating farmers at farmers markets and farm stands from June through November. Senior Farm Direct is a state-administered, federal nutrition program intended to improve nutrition for Oregon seniors and support local farmers.
Participation does not affect medical assistance or SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits.
For questions or help with the webform call Senior Farm Direct at 1-866-299-3562 (toll-free).
In late April 2026, eligible seniors will be notified by either mail or email for participation in the 2026 season. Notification letters will no longer include a response card. All requests to receive vouchers will be collected online through the Senior Response Webform using an identification code in the notification. The Webform will be posted on this page after April 17.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, seniors must meet
ALL the following criteria:
- Be at least 62 years old by April 1 of the current year;
- Be receiving either SNAP benefits and/or Medicaid on April 1 of the current year;
- Have income below 138% of the
Federal Poverty Level in the current year; for 2026, monthly income below $1,835 for a household of one or below $2,489 for a household of two.
- Be living in a situation where food is not provided for them.
Funding is limited and the program cannot serve all eligible seniors.
How to receive Farm Direct vouchers
In late April, seniors will be notified by either mail or email if they are eligible to participate in the program. Eligible seniors who choose to participate must complete the online Senior Response Webform by May 26, 2026. Response by mail is no longer an option.
When more people apply than the program can pay for, Oregon Health Authority chooses recipients randomly from the responses received by the deadline. We count only one response per person. Only selected recipients will receive one booklet of vouchers mailed by June 30. If you are not selected, we will notify you by postcard.
How to shop with Farm Direct Dollars
1. Visit a participating farmers market or farm stand.
2. Look for these signs to find produce farmers who accept Farm Direct or ask market staff for assistance.
3. Choose the fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables or cut edible herbs you want to buy.
4. Pay the farmer with your Farm Direct Dollars.
You may have someone else shop for you.
Instructional videos
NOTE: Farm Direct Dollars are spent the same way as the checks shown in the videos.