West Chester, PA (May 14, 2024) – To ensure seniors have affordable access to nutritious and local produce, State Senator Carolyn Comitta is encouraging Chester County residents age 60 and older to apply for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
The program provides eligible seniors with five $10 vouchers that can be redeemed at participating farms and farmers markets to purchase fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
“As the weather warms and local produce comes into season, many of our residents will be turning to our local farms and farmers markets to purchase their fruits and vegetables,” Comitta said. “The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program helps ensure that seniors can have access to local and nutritious food options for free. I encourage all eligible residents to apply for this great program that supports our local farms while expanding access to healthy produce for our older neighbors.
To qualify you must be aged 60 years or older (or turn 60 by 12/31/2024) and meet household income eligibility guidelines. For a one-person household, total income cannot exceed $27,861. For a two-person household, total income cannot exceed $37,814.
Vouchers can be redeemed at participating farms and markets between June 1, 2024, and November 30, 2024. A list of approved vendors is available online at www.pafmnp.pa.gov
Applications for the program are available online at the Chester County Department of Aging Services website or by calling Senator Comitta’s district office at (610) 692-2112.
Completed applications must be received by the Chester County Department of Aging Services by September 15, 2024, and are accepted by emailing [email protected] or by mailing to Chester County Department of Aging Services 601 Westtown Road, Suite 320, West Chester, PA 19380
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