WESTSIDE -- Signup for farmers market coupons for seniors will be held this week in Gentry and Gravette. The USDA Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides one $50 coupon book per household to senior citizens age 60 and older. Coupons can be used to purchase locally-grown fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs and honey at local farmers' markets from approved vendors.
Seniors applying for a coupon book must meet monthly household gross income guidelines. They should bring a photo ID and proof of income when they come to make application. Coupons can be used by eligible persons to obtain produce for free. This service is provided by the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas to fight the growing problem of hunger in the state. Studies show that Arkansas has the highest rate of hunger among seniors in the country.
To be eligible to receive a coupon book, seniors must meet monthly gross income levels of $1,860 for one person, $2,504 for two, $3,149 for a family of three persons and $3,793 for four family members.
Coupon books will be available at the Gentry Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 121 East Main in Gentry, from 9 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, April 5, and at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 1870 Limekiln Road in Gravette, from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 6. Coupon books will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, call your local senior center or the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas at 980-423-6114
Community on 04/05/2017