Officials with Connections Area Agency on Aging have announced that a limited number of Farmers Market vouchers are available for older Iowans in the Connections AAA service area. Remaining vouchers are available on a first call first serve basis.

Seniors meeting income requirements can obtain vouchers to be used 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, they will be asking individuals to call in and request an application. Requested applications will be mailed out in an addressed postage paid return envelope. Once completed application is received by Connections AAA, vouchers will be mailed out to applicant. Please note applications not completed will not receive vouchers until all information is provided. Please call Connections’ 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 1-800-432-9209.
• 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 accepted at Connections-run senior centers or office locations.