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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offered by Rural Resources Community Action in Colville

956 South Main Street, Colville, WA 99114

Eligibility
Residents of Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties 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 15th 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.
(509) 685-6054
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Rural Resources

Application process
Mail or drop off applications.
Fees
None.
Service area
Ferry, WA Pend Oreille, WA Stevens, 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.
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Washington 211
Providing organization
Rural Resources Community Action
Services to low-income individuals and families which include Head Start, services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, transportation, housing, energy assistance, weatherization, adult and long term care, senior nutrition, services for run-away and homeless youth, and employment and training services.