LEHIGH COUNTY

Senior nutrition plan opens

Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers are available for Lehigh County residents age 60 and up while supplies last. Eligibility does not include seniors living in nursing home or residential facilities where meals are provided.

Income maximums for the six dollar vouchers are $25,142 for a one-person household for four vouchers and $33,874 for a two-person household for eight all one time only. The vouchers may be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmers markets only as listed at pafmnp.org

To request an application, email agingandadult@lehighcounty.org or call 610-782-3200. To apply, complete the application form and email or mail it to the office.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Senior nutrition plan opens

Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce the continuation of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Coupons worth $24 are available to Northampton County residents age sixty-and-over who meet the income eligibility criteria. The coupons are distributed by the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging Department.

Each eligible senior may receive four $6 coupons for a total of $24 in SFMNP benefits during the program year. The coupons can be used to purchase Pennsylvania-grown produce at farmer’s markets. Any Northampton County resident age sixty-or-over who meets income eligibility (example: $25,142/year for a single person, and $33,874/year for a couple) can obtain the coupons. For married couples, both spouses may obtain coupons. The SFMNP does not include seniors who live in nursing homes, convents or residential facilities where meals are provided. Proof of age and residence must be presented by all persons wishing to receive coupons.

There will be no in-person distribution of coupons in 2022. Application forms are available on the AAA website at https://www.northamptoncounty.org/HS/AGING/Pages/default.aspx

Seniors may only receive coupons once during the program, which runs through Nov. 30.

A list of participating farmer’s markets can be accessed at: www.PAFMNP.org.