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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offered at Catholic Charities

12 East 5th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202

Eligibility

Must be 60 years old or older (55+ if you are Native American/Alaska Native). Income must be below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. Must be a resident of Washington State.

Application process

Call or walk-in.

Fees

None.

Service area

Spokane, WA

Description

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is designed to improve the nutritional health of low-income seniors by providing them with an electronic benefit card that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from certified farmers' markets: educational information about the benefits, selection, storage, and preparation of fresh foods is also provided to participants.

Providing organization

Catholic Charities

A network of agencies, institutions, parishes and individuals that aid in a variety of social service needs in Eastern Washington. Some financial assistance for Spokane residents; does work with churches outside Spokane helping with financial need for rural residents that have limited resources.