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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offered at Olympic Area Agency on Aging in Aberdeen

2700 Simpson Avenue, Suite 205, Aberdeen, WA 98520

Located on Highway 101 / Simpson Ave at the corner of Ash St.

Eligibility

Residents of Grays Harbor 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 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.

Hours

8am to 4:30pm from Monday through Friday

Application process

Call for details or to sign up during the application period, which is in the spring.

Fees

None.

Service area

Grays Harbor, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Multi-lingual materials
  • American Sign Language
  • Interpreter services
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. Seniors may instead sign up for a produce share to be picked up over the summer at participating food banks or senior centers, up to $80 in value.

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Washington 211

Providing organization

Olympic Area Agency on Aging in Grays Harbor County
Provides a network of in-home and community services, supports, programs and assistance to older adults and adults with disabilities in Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson and Pacific Counties. O3A'S multidimensional approach includes both direct and contracted service delivery; community outreach with disease prevention and health promotion; and strategies to increase access to medical, health care, and supportive services. O3A can help explore options, answer questions, and link to services.