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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offered at Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington

270 9th Street Northeast, Suite 100, East Wenatchee, WA 98802

Eligibility

Residents of Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, and Okanogan 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 30th of the year applying. Income must be no more than $2,461 per month for one person or $3,337 for two people. For each additional person, add $876.

Hours

8am to 5pm from Monday through Friday
(509) 886-0700
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Application process

Call for details or to sign up during the application period each spring. Vouchers are distributed first-come, first-served.

Fees

None.

Service area

Adams, WA Chelan, WA Douglas, WA Grant, WA Lincoln, WA Okanogan, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Spanish
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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Providing organization

Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington
Administers state and federal resources to assist disabled and older persons to remain in their homes as long as possible.