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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offered by Catholic Charities

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Resource Name:Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offered by Catholic Charities

address

12 East 5th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202

Eligibility

Residents of Spokane 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.

Hours

Office: M-Th, 9am-4pm. Applications open in April-May.

Application process

Go online or fill out a paper application from the office or local food pantry.

Fees

None.

Service area

Spokane, 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

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.