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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fresh produce vouchers available for qualifying South Carolinians 60 years or older
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) — A seasonal food assistance program that provides low-income, older adults with access to fresh fruits and vegetables returns to South Carolina counties next month. The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), a USDA program administered by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, allows qualifying adults aged 60 or older to obtain vouchers to purchase fresh produce from authorized farmers' markets. Eligible participants will receive $50, in the form of five $10 checks, to use during the season at participating locations throughout the state's 46 counties. To qualify, an individual must reside in the state and have a total household income below 185% of the federal poverty level. That would equal an income of less than about $59,500 for a family of four, for example, according to figures from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Applications must be completed in person at designated locations in their county of residence. A photo ID is required to pick up SFMNP checks. All checks must be redeemed before October 15, 2025. You can find more information about the program and how to apply here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
2 Beaufort Co. residents charged with food stamp fraud
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) — A man and woman have been charged with fraudulently receiving over $20,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) revealed Monday that on March 31, Dennis Lee Phillips Jr., 42 and Jennifer Nichole Phillips, 44, were both arrested for receiving a total of $20,369 in SNAP benefits, according to court documents. Each were charged with one count of fraudulent acquisition or use of food stamps, greater than $10,000. Both were booked at the Beaufort County Detention Center. The case will be prosecuted by the 14th Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
