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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offered by Skagit County Public Health Department

301 Valley Mall Way, Suite 110, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Eligibility
Residents of Skagit County who
  • Are ages 60 or older (55+ if American Indian/Alaska Native)
  • Have income below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level
Must be age 60 or 55 by June 30th of the year applying. Income must be no more than $2,461 per month for one person or $3,336 for two people. For each additional person, add $876.
Application process
Vouchers are distributed on certain days in May at area senior centers. Call for details and distribution schedule or visit website.
Fees
None.
Service area
Skagit, WA
Provides low-income older adults with vouchers to purchase unprocessed, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from authorized farmers markets and farm stores. The program:
  • Supports healthy eating
  • Helps stretch food budgets
  • Connects participants to local agriculture
Participants receive a one-time seasonal benefit of $80 loaded onto an electronic benefits card. Benefits can be used to buy items such as apples, berries, leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers and squash. Funds can only be used during the current market season which runs from June through October. Complete the proxy form to allow family members to use the card. Free phone app allows users to track their benefit balance and purchase history as well as locate authorized markets.
Data provided by
Washington 211
Providing organization
Skagit County Public Health
Records and reviews data pertaining to births and deaths, issues burial transit permits for disposition of a deceased.  Issues Washington State certified copies of death certificates.  Provides public health information.