A pile of deliciously large Wohletz Farm Fresh tomatoes await market patrons at Cottin's Hardware Farmers Market. by Linda Cottin
Low-income seniors have until the end of the month to apply to receive $30 to spend on fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets.
The Kansas Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program is available in 24 counties, including Douglas, Jefferson and Shawnee.
To be eligible, a person must be 60 years old or older and have an individual annual gross income of $20,665 or less.
Seniors may apply by calling the Jayhawk Area Agency on Agency at 785-235-1367. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
The program is a collaborative program between the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Kansas Department for Children and Families, and local Area Agencies on Aging.
Tagged: seniors, nutrition, local food, farmers' markets, Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging
Comments
Frankie8 9 months, 3 weeks ago
I have taken advantage of this and it was a huge help. Got some wonderful honey that was so much better than the store kind. I asked the man what kind of honey it was, meaning store or home made, should have known better, but I did, and he said, well, maam, I don't know exactly what these bees have been eating. I just wish I had enough money to buy honeys from different plants as they all taste a little different.
patkindle 9 months, 3 weeks ago
great progarm, this should attract retirees to douglas county
Marilyn Hull 9 months, 2 weeks ago
How are they informing seniors about the program? Can they apply at Just Food, the Senior Center or other community centers?
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