What is SNAP & SFMNP?

Previously known as food stamps, the Supplemental Nutrition Program provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of families in need so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.

The Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to:

  • Provide low-income seniors access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs.
  • Increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities through farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agricultural programs.
  • Aid in development of new and additional farmer's markets, roadside stands, and community support agricultural programs.

How can I apply?

You can apply for SNAP or SFMNP by clicking here or call (888)-322-6551.

How do I get my tokens?

To receive your farmers market tokens, please stop by the SNAP table at the farmers market with your EBT card. We will then run your card for the amount requested before distributing market tokens. Tokens are in one-dollar increments.

What can I purchase with my tokens?

The supplemental nutrition program varies when it comes to what is eligible for purchase. Below is the list of approved and non-approved items. 

SNAP 

Households CAN use SNAP benefits to buy:

  • Foods for the household to eat, such as:
    • Breads and cereals
    • Fruits and vegetables
    • Meats, fish, and poultry
    • Dairy products
    • Nuts and honey
    • Packaged prepared foods
  • Seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat.

Households CANNOT use SNAP benefits to buy:

  • Wine
  • Any nonfood items such as:
    • Pet foods
    • Soaps, paper products
    • Household supplies
  • Vitamins and Medicines
  • Food that will be eaten on the premises
  • Hot foods
  • Ornamental plants

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Seniors CAN use SFMNP benefits to buy:

  • Foods for the household to eat, such as:
    • Fruits and vegetables
    • Nuts and honey

Seniors CANNOT use SFMNP benefits to buy:

  • Breads & cereals
  • Meats, fish, poultry
  • Dairy products
  • Prepackaged prepared food
  • Seeds and plants which produce food for the individual to eat
  • Wine
  • Any nonfood items, such as:
    • Pet foods
    • Soaps and paper products
    • Household supplies
  • Vitamins and medicines
  • Food that will be eaten on the premises
  • Hot foods
  • Ornamental plants

When does the farmers market end and what do I do with leftover tokens?

If SNAP households still have tokens at the end of the season, they can choose to hold on to them to spend the next season or turn them into the SNAP table at the last market to receive their refund.

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program individuals will have to either spend their tokens or bring them by the SNAP table to receive their refund before the end of the season. The SFMNP tokens are only eligible for one season and change colors each year.

More questions?

Visit SNAP (oklahoma.gov) for more questions regarding the two supplemental nutrition programs.

If you have more questions about the farmers market, please contact Nicole Orcutt, Farmers Market Coordinator, at 918-259-2400 ext. 7421