Lamont McClure and Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce the continuation of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Beginning June 1st, coupons worth $24.00 will be 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.<\/p>\n
Each eligible senior may receive four $6.00 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n Seniors may only receive coupons once during the program, which runs from June 1, 2022 until November 30, 2022.<\/p>\n A list of participating farmer\u2019s markets can be accessed at: www.PAFMNP.org<\/a><\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lamont McClure and Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce the continuation of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Beginning June 1st, coupons … Continue reading Farmer’s Market Coupons for Eligible Seniors<\/span>
\nBecky Bartlett
\nDeputy Director of Administration
\nNorthampton County Government Center
\n669 Washington Street
\nEaston, PA 18042
\nhttps:\/\/www.northamptoncounty.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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