Officials with Connections Area Agency on Aging, in Council Bluffs, have announced that the state 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. This year since Connections’ senior centers and offices are currently closed to the public, officials will be asking individuals to call in and request an application. Requested applications will be mailed out beginning 06/01/20 in an addressed postage paid return envelope. Once they have received the completed application, vouchers will be mailed out to the applicant. Please note applications not completed will not receive vouchers until all information is provided. Please call our office at 1-800-432-9209 to obtain your application.

 Program Criteria:

· Must be at least 60 years of age or older

· Annual income must be less than $23,606 Single; $31,894 Married .

· Only one original application allowed per individual. No photocopies or duplicate applications allowed. Married couples can jointly apply on one application.

Outline of Process:

· Applications available by phone starting 06/01/20.

· Applications will be mailed with a postage paid return envelope.

· Applications must be complete before vouchers will be mailed out.

· Applications are on a first come first serve basis.

· Walk-ins will not be accept at Connections’ senior centers or office locations.