Seniors Farmers Market Vouchers Available on July 14

Submitted Story

5 months ago

Great News! The Senior Farmers Market Vouchers will be available starting July 14th.

“We and Seniors were very disappointed the vouchers were not available June 1st as expected. People start calling us in May checking on when the vouchers will be available.” commented Stacy Dickerhoof, Associate Director, SEKAAA. “So many of our seniors are on a limited income and this is the only way for them to have access to fresh vegetables. The number of vouchers we will be getting has been cut by half so the vouchers will go fast.”

The Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. The program provides annual benefits to low-income seniors to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs and honey from authorized farmers at Farmers Markets in Kansas.

Benefits are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. The person must be at least 60 years old and meet financial guidelines. Applications will be available at the following locations:

Fort Scott – Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall.

Iola – City of Iola, 2 West Jackson

Parsons – Parsons Public Library, 311 S. 17th

Pittsburg – Pittsburg Housing Authority, 101 N. Pine

Chanute – SEK Area Agency on Aging, 1 West Ash

Benefits are distributed until September 30, 2025 or until benefits are gone, whichever happens first. Applicants who qualify will receive a booklet of $5 coupons for a one-time annual benefit of $50 to purchase eligible foods from authorized farmers. For more information call SEK Area Agency on Aging at 620-431-2980.

Submitted by Kathy Brennon, Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging