Senior Farmers Market Voucher Applications
This information is from a press release from the Whatcom Council on Aging.
https://whatcomcoa.org/senior-farmers-market-voucher-applications-are-now-available/
Funded by the USDA, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides low-income seniors with up to $80 in coupons/ vouchers that can be exchanged for fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs at approved farmers markets and farm stores. To be eligible to receive Senior Farmers Market Coupons, you must meet all of the following:
Be 60 years old or older (55+ if Native American or Alaska Native)
Be a resident of Washington State
Have an income below:
$25,142 Annual / $2,096 Monthly for 1 person, or
$33,874 Annual / $2,823 Monthly for 2 people
Add $728 monthly for each additional person in the household.
Senior Farmers Market Coupons can be redeemed starting June 1st at the Bellingham Farmers Markets (Wed and Sat), Ferndale Farmers Market, and Lynden Farmers Market. They can also be redeemed at Bellewood Acres, Cloud Mountain, and Terre Verde Farm Stores.
In San Juan County, the Coupons can be redeemed at the San Juan Island and Orcas Island Farmers Markets as well as at Maple Rock Farm in Eastsound.
To apply for Senior Farmers Market Coupons, complete the application form and return it to:
Meals on Wheels and More
315 Halleck Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Fax: 360-647-7952
Email: jmeyers@whatcomcoa.org
You can also complete the application at your local Whatcom or San Juan County Senior Center and staff will send it to our office.
CLICK HERE for application form in English
CLICK HERE for application form in Spanish
CLICK HERE for application form in Ukrainian
CLICK HERE for application form in Russian
Senior Farmers Market Coupons/ Vouchers will be distributed by mail starting in late May or early June.
*One set of vouchers per person.
**Proof of income not required.
*** Supplies are limited.
