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Expanding Senior Nutrition Program: Tree Nuts Added to Farmers' Market Benefits.

This law expands the list of eligible foods under the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The change allows eligible low-income seniors to use their benefits to purchase tree nuts at farmers' markets. This aims to increase dietary variety and access to healthy food options for older adults.
Key points
Seniors participating in the SFMNP can now use their benefits to buy tree nuts (such as almonds or walnuts) at authorized farmers' markets.
The change broadens the range of healthy food items available to low-income seniors, supporting better nutrition.
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Additional Information
Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2023
Print number: S 2786
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
Process start date: 2023-09-13