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
- Registration is open June through the end of September.
- Vouchers can be redeemed through the end of October.
- 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, CONTACT one of our senior centers.
Comments 2
RhondaFriedman
Can you tell me the income limit on 2 people on Social Security one is disabled for the Farmers Maarket voucher and any other resources are available for us?
Stephanie Patrick
One of our staff members will reach out to you privatly and discuss the Farmers Market Vouchers. If you need help in the meantime contact us at 636-207-0847.