Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Allowable Purchases
FMNP Eligible Fresh Vegetables
Artichokes
Asparagus
Beans
Beets
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celeriac
Celery
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Fennel
Garlic
Greens (all)
Herbs (edible)
Horseradish
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce (all)
Mushrooms (all)
Okra
Onions
Parsley Root
Parsnip
Peas
Peppers (all)
Potatoes
Pumpkin (edible)
Radishes
Rhubarb
Rutabagas
Scallions
Shallots
Spinach
Sprouts
Squash
Sunchokes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
Tomatillos
Watercress
Zucchini
FMNP Eligible Fresh Fruits
Apples (all)
Apricots
Berries (all)
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Currants
Grapes (all)
Melons (all)
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
FMNP Eligible Fresh Cut Herbs (common herbs)
Basil
Chives
Cilantro
Cutting celery
Dill
Epazote
Garlic chives
Horseradish
Lemon balm
Lemongrass
Lovage
Marjoram
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Summer savory
Sorrel
Tarragon
Thyme
Eligible Harvested Honey (Senior SFMNP ONLY)
Comb
Cut comb
Kosher Honey
Liquid Honey
Naturally crystallized
Organic
Unflavored honey sticks
Wild Honey
What Items Are Not Eligible for Purchase through FMNP?
PROHIBITED purchases with FMNP shall include but are not limited to:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables grown outside of Illinois and its contiguous (bordering) states.
- Processed food items such as jams/jellies, meat jerkies, juices/ciders, canned vegetables, baked goods, desserts/fruit pies, and dehydrated fruits/vegetables.
Other NON-Eligible FMNP Foods/Products:
Eggs
Dry Beans
Dry Peas
Fresh Cut Flowers
Nuts (all)
Ornamental Corn
Ornamental Gourds
Ornamental Pumpkins
Popcorn/Popping Corn
Potted Herb Plant
Potted Plants/Flowers
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