FARM MARKET PRODUCE VOUCHERS

The Division of Intergenerational Services will once again coordinate the distribution of state farm marker produce vouchers to low-income county residents, age 60 years and older.

Eligible residents may receive $30 in vouchers for the purchase of locally grown produce at participating farm markets from July through November.Residents must be 60 years or older with an annual income that does not exceed $20,036 if single or $26,955 if married. Eligible participants will receive six, $5 vouchers per person to purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from participating farm markets. Customers may spend one voucher at a time, but will not receive change if they do not use the whole value of a voucher.

No vouchers will be issued without proof of income which may include a Social Security statement, tax return, bank statement, or Medicaid card as well as proof of identification and address as verified by a driver’s license, utility bill, bank statement or Medicaid card.

For Mullica Residents, vouchers and a list of the participating markets will be distributed on Thursday, July 9th from 10:00 AM until Noon at the Egg Harbor City Senior Center, 341-351 Cincinnatti Avenue, Egg Harbor City and Thursday, July 30, from 9:30 AM until Noon at the Hammonton Senior Center, 310 Bellevue Avenue, Hammonton.

For a list of participating farm markets and a schedule of voucher distribution sites, please visit www.aclink.org/intergenerational or call 1-888-426-9243.