Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Fresh fruits and vegetables for low-income seniors!

Applications for the 2015 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which provides low-income seniors with $40 checks that can be exchanged for fresh produce at farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs throughout King County, are now available through Friday, May 15^th  on the program website agingkingcounty.org/SFMNP.

Applicants must be King County residents age 60 or older (age 55 or older if American Indian/Alaska Native) and low-income—below 185 percent of Federal Poverty Level (FPL). In real terms, that means someone who meets the age requirement must have a monthly income at or below $1,815 if he or she lives alone or $2,456 for a household of two. For larger households, the FPL formula adds $641 per month per person.

Applications can be found on agingkingcounty.org/SFMNP  or by calling any of the organizations listed below.

African American Elders Program: 206-328-6840

Asian Counseling & Referral Service: 206-695-7510

Chinese Information & Service Center: 206-624-5633 ext. 4178

Latino Information & Assistance: 206-764-4700

Neighborhood House: 206-571-5080

Russian Information & Assistance (Irina at JFS): 206-861-8787

Seattle Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens: 206-684-0500

Senior Information & Assistance (206-448-3110 or 1-888-4-ELDERS)

Because funds are limited, a random selection process is used to select recipients. Completed applications must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2015. All applicants will receive mail notification of their status on or before July 1.

For a list of local markets, visit the Washington State Farmers Market Association website, wafarmersmarkets.com.