Aging Ahead and Missouri Department of Agriculture have partnered to provide seniors with fresh fruit 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-October 31, 2025
- Eligible items include Fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Age Verification (one of the following)
- Driver License or 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 or 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. Contact your local center.
- Jefferson County, St. Louis County, and St. Charles Counties: Contact your local senior center.
- Franklin County: Register though MU Extension; please call 573.884.9331.
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Daphne Phillips
Participate peope-it is free! Contact your local community centers, Aging Ahead, city municpalities. Locations are available throughout Missouri. I live in north STL county and go to the Ferguson Market. Great food, vendors and music. Things for children, such as face paiting and chalk drawing. Participate:)
Daphne Phillips
As I stated before-it is free. Contact your areas Aging Ahead- talk to Erica, Jessica, Jennifer, Emily on what this nutrional/free program can do for you. Many don’t have transportation to these markets, but did you know, those who live near Ferguson Market, there is a trolley? Ask/ inquire within Aging Ahead before these great benefits are lost. I volunteer putting up tents/tables(thanks John K.) and I enjoy that giving to the community. Markets are available north, south, east, west, St. Charles, STL city, Illinois, Jefferson county. Aiding all is what Aging Aheat is about. I also utilize the $50.00 veggie voucher for my mom. To all, use what is available now! Forgive my babbling and joy 🙂 and typo’s too.
Daphne Phillips
May’s herb of the month was chamomile-check it out at the market. Maybe that vendor will have that herb for you to try 🙂 Vouchers ya’ll
Judy Johnston
I am a senior citizen and want to inquire about the 50.00 benefit for the Lake St Louis farmers market.
Aging Ahead
Please reach out to your nearest senior center to get information. Go to Agingahead.org and click on the programs and activities tab. At the bottom will be a list of all our senior centers.