NEI3A offering farmer’s market vouchers for seniors through October 31

Farmer’s market vouchers are still available through Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging. The vouchers can be used at local farmers markets now through Oct. 31.

The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides qualified seniors aged 60 and over with vouchers which can be exchanged at farmer’s markets, roadside stands and community-supported agriculture programs for fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey.

Those interested in receiving vouchers may contact NEI3A at 1-800-779-8707. Required forms will be mailed to applicants to complete and return. The form can also be downloaded online at nei3a.org/our-services/farmers-market-checks/. Once NEI3A receives the information, the vouchers will be mailed to the applicant.

Eligible participants in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program must:

• Be 60 years of age or older at the time of the application — born in or before 1964

• Live in the service area of Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging

• Have a gross household income (i.e., before taxes) no more than $27,861 for a household size of one and $37,814 for a household size of 2.

Each eligible participant receives 10 vouchers, worth $50. Participants can only receive vouchers once per program year. 

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