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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offered by Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging

2404 Heritage Court Southwest, Suite A, Olympia, WA 98502

Eligibility

Residents of Lewis, Mason or Thurston 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 $3,336 for two people. For each additional person, add $876.

Hours

M-F, 8am-noon, 1-5pm.

Application process

Fill out the application online, or download the application and email it, or fill it out, sign it and mail it. Those without internet access can call to fill it out over the phone. Applications will be processed in the order received.

Fees

None.

Service area

Lewis, WA Mason, WA Thurston, 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, 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

Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging
Plans, coordinates and advocates for services for people ages 60 and older, disabled adults and unpaid family caregivers.