Spring is in the air and the Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Program will soon start another season.  Each year, the Council’s voucher program provides Delaware County residents age 60 and over with vouchers for fresh foods from farmers’ markets in Delaware, Sunbury and Powell.  The vouchers can be used to purchase fresh fruits and veggies, herbs, baked goods, honey, and even food-bearing plants.  Participants who sign up before September 4, 2011, will receive thirty (30) vouchers with a total value of $60.  Those who sign up after September 4 will receive fifteen (15) vouchers with a total value of $30. All vouchers are valid through October 31, 2011, but participants will need to check with their famers’ market to determine how late in the season each one will be open as market dates differ.

 

Applicants must be 60 and over, and certain income restrictions apply.  Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Download the application here.

 

The Council for Older Adults Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Program is funded by the Delaware County senior services levy.

 

 

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program

 

The Council is now participating as a local affiliate in a USDA program which offers free food for low-income older adults. For those interested in receiving a monthly box of shelf-stable food items, download the application for additional information, then fill out and return to the Council for Older Adults.  Qualifying individuals age 60 or over in Delaware County may apply for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.  Income guidelines apply.