South Carolina Farmers Market Map and Directory: 125 Local Frugal Food Sources

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Map | Directory | Marketing Strategies | Nutritional Assistance | Market Goer Must-Haves | Local Food Finder

DIRECTORY & MAP SEARCH TIP: 
If you wish to find specific market names or find which farmers markets are in specific counties or cities (for example), try the above map's search box at top right in the map, or search the following directory listings by using your browser's "find" function to highlight specific words on this web page. (In Chrome browsers it is listed as "Find..." in the customize browser menu from top right.) Then you enter your word in the box that opens at upper right of browser window, then click down arrow. Your entered words will then become highlighted on a webpage wherever they occur. It's a handy little search tool for pages with a lot of information.

About South Carolina Farmers Market Federal Assistance & Nutrition Program Payment Options

 CREDIT 

Of course cash is king at all South Carolina Flea Markets and Farmers Markets, so you can't go wrong by bringing plenty of "all-mighty Dollars" with you.

But if credit cards are accepted, you have the added benefit of a Federal law which limits your losses due to fraudulent credit card transactions to only $50. And there may also be protection through your credit card company against disputed charges or quality of goods. Something to think about in case you happen upon a big ticket item like furniture, tools, or antiques. So plastic may be the way to go in some cases.

 WIC 

WIC or "Women, Infants, and Children Program" is a Federal assistance program for postpartum, breastfeeding, or low-income women or infants and children found to be at risk for nutritional deficiency.

Your South Carolina WIC agency may provide nutrition education, health care referrals, or supplemental food vouchers good at your local Flea or Farmers Market via your state's WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

Learn more about the WIC program


FAQs about the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program


Find your WIC FMNP participating state agency

 SFMNP 

SFMNP or "Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program" is a Federally funded nutrition program designed to assist low-income senior citizens.

Your South Carolina SFMNP agency provides qualifying seniors with coupons that can be used at eligible community supported agriculture programs, roadside stands, or Farmers Markets in South Carolina for purchase of "fresh, unprocessed, and nutritious fresh-cut herbs, honey, fruits, and vegetables."

Learn more about the SFMNP program

Only state agency authorized farmers markets, road-side stands, and CSA's may accept or redeem SFMNP coupons. Individuals reselling produce grown by others do not qualify to accept or redeem SFMNP coupons.

Contact your SFMNP participating state agency if you would like to inquire about getting a farmers market, road-side stand, or CSA program qualified for SFMNP participation.

 SNAP 

SNAP or "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" (formerly the Food Stamp Program) puts healthy food within reach for 28 million people each month via an EBT card used to purchase food at most grocery stores.

Through nutrition education partners, SNAP helps clients learn to make healthy eating and active lifestyle choices.

For Your Shopping Pleasure at South Carolina Farmers Markets Consider the Following Shopping Carts, Reusable Tote Bags, Trollies, and Baskets

Take it from me, carrying just a few pounds of farmers market finds like bags of fresh fruits and vegetables will tire your arms out very quickly, put more strain on your feet, and will have you wishing you had prepared ahead of time to bring some sort of market bag, basket, or wheeled shopping cart. Below are some suggested items for making your market stroll a lot more convenient, efficient, and enjoyable.

You can always tell who the more savvy South Carolina Farmers Market shoppers are because they will be the ones wheeling their goodies around in the strollers, shopping baskets, and carts.

Try using the search functions to find others products you may be interested in.

Tip: Baby strollers, beach carts, and even walkers with built-in baskets are also great for hauling things at farmers markets.

Don't miss my lists of frugal shopping tips and tricks to help you save money at your local South Carolina Farmers Market, plus links to other state farmers market directories and maps.

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