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Farmers Market Vouchers for Seniors 2017

Ag/Outdoor, News

May 18th, 2017 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Connections Area Agency on Aging have announced that the State of Iowa is continuing the Farmers Market voucher program for older Iowans. With this program, seniors meeting income requirements can obtain vouchers that they can use at participating area Farmers Markets to buy $30.00 worth of fresh, locally grown produce.

If you have questions about eligibility, please check with your local senior center. Applications for the vouchers will be available at your local senior center the week of May 22nd, 2017. Your completed application guarantees you a booklet, but there is a limited number, so contact your local senior center if you are interested in this program. Once you have a completed application, you can return to your local Senior Center to pick up your vouchers on or after June 12th. If you have questions about eligibility, please call 800-432-9209 ext. 8110.

The Cass County Distribution of Farmer’s Market vouchers will be held on Thursday, June 8th from noon – 2pm at the Atlantic Senior Center, 411 Walnut in Atlantic. If you are interested in obtaining a booklet of vouchers, please plan to be at the distribution. There are a limited number of booklets, so distribution will be on a first come, first served basis.

Applications for Council Bluffs residents will be available at The Center, located at 714 S. Main Street on May 30th, 2017 as well. The distribution date for Council Bluffs vouchers will be once again held at The Center on Monday, June 12th from 9am – noon. Again, your completed application guarantees you a booklet, so you may come at any time on June 12th to the Center to present your completed application and obtain your vouchers.

Seniors (age 60 and older) in all other communities in Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby counties will receive their vouchers through their local senior center.

Program Criteria:
. Must be at least 60 years of age or older
. Annual income must be less than
$22,311 Single
$30,044 Married
. Only one original application allowed per individual. No photocopies or duplicate applications allowed. Married couples can jointly apply on one application.

Dates to Remember:

. May 22nd, 2017: Applications are available at all local senior centers and The Center in Council Bluffs.
. June 12th, 2017: Council Bluffs Farmers’ Market vouchers are available for pick up at local senior centers in Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page Pottawattamie and Shelby counties. Council Bluffs distribution will be held at The Center, 714 S. Main from 9am – Noon for seniors with a completed application.