Aging Ahead and Missouri Department of Agriculture have partnered to provide seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets.
If you are interested in learning more about this program or to register, JOIN US at one of our senior centers.
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
- 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
Comments 37
Shirley
Where are the senior centers?
Stephanie Patrick
Visit our website under community locations and you will find all our locations.
sharon mitchell
i would like to have info n senior locations to share as resource information
Stephanie Patrick
https://www.agingahead.org/what-we-do/community-locations/
Here is out senior center location page.
janis
cant wait to join
William Henderson
we do not meet the requirements but I will share this information.
Donna W
I do not qualify, but thank you. I will share the information.
Carlyn Webber
Not able to participate but will share the info on this excellent program.
keith proctor
will investigate locations.. thanks
kathy
i don’t think i qualify but my income is low, 20-$30,000. i do not have SNAP.
Stephanie Patrick
If you have questions please reach out to one of our Community Options Specialists at 636-207-0847.
vivian h
thank you
Lillian Connor
where do we get more information on this
Stephanie Patrick
Reach out to your nearest senior center. https://www.agingahead.org/what-we-do/community-locations/
Mary C Jefferson
…Please list location(s) of qualifying senior centers…Thanks…As I am currently unable to access my e-mail, if possible, please text
Stephanie Patrick
One of our COS staff members will reach out to you.
Kathleen Collins
I am not eligible, but thanks for the info. Will pass on.
verna ward
i would like to know where is this senior farmers market center located and how do i sign up for this i need fresh fruits and vegetables
Stephanie Patrick
Please reach out to our Community Options Specialist at (636) 207-0847 or a Senior Center near you at https://www.agingahead.org/what-we-do/community-locations/.
Elise Hargate
i would like
su pok kim
a good resource
Elder Daniel Smith
I will plan to check it out, thanks!
Brenda Morgan
Thanks for all the imformation
Roslyn Wahlbrink
good info
angie
how do i get farmers fruit\veg product\just call the options specialist!?!seldom seearticles, this one may help me out…was the offer gratis is my question andalso if i do notdrive how do i get it;thanx mrs. hohlt,north co stl mo.
Stephanie Patrick
Please reach out to our Community Options Specialist at 314-229-0668 or Ferguson Senior Center at 314-867-5661 they will be able to help answer your questions.
john williams
something differant possibly might look into it. will talk to my daughter
Dubuclet
This is great, however I don’t think I qualify
Dubuclet
This is great, however I don’t think I qualify.
juanita church
Thanks for sharing im going to sign up
Bonnie Conigan
I’m interested in this program. What do I need to do?
Robert
Great program. Will share information.
Allen Lanier
thanks info great.
Franklin Collins
going to check this out a little more
redie
good idea.
Paul Klos
Please express 185% of the poverty amount in terms of dollars ($).
G. Warren
thank you