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 June 1-October 31, 2022
· 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. Contact your local center for dates and times, www.agingahead.org.