SENIOR FARMERS’ MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM
Aging Ahead and Missouri Department of Agriculture have partnered to provide seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets.
The Missouri Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides benefit vouchers to:
- Low-income seniors (60 years+)
- Eligible seniors receive 10 vouchers ($5 each), totaling $50 annually
- Vouchers can be redeemed May 1- Sept. 30
- Eligible items include Fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Age Verification (one of the following)
- Driver License
- Birth Certificate
Income Verification (one of the following)
Maximum gross household income of not more than 185% of the annual federal poverty level.
- Pay Stub, income statement, W-2 or tax return
- Participant in Missouri’s Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Residency Verification (one of the following)
- Utility bill
- Paycheck
- Bank Statement
- Government-issued check
- Paid property tax receipt
- Housing rental contract
If you are interested in learning more about this program or to register, JOIN US at one of our senior centers.
Comments 4
Margie Evans
This is a Blessing. Thank You
spatrick
This will be a great program for older adults. If you have any questions reach out to your local senior center.
Ruth Wright
With the virus around us and senior citizen centers closed, how will I learn what amount of income I make
will make me available for these $50. annual vouchers, good for this coming summer at farmers mkts.?
I don’t know the annual federal poverty level is, let alone 185% of my income.
Stephanie Patrick
When the program rolls out next June, you can reach out to your local senior center and/or Central Office (ask for Adrienne). When program enrollment requirements are determined, our staff will happily go over that information with you.