Saturday, July 10, 2010

Seniors can apply for Farmers Market voucher booklets

Spread the word. From the Hawaii Foodbank web page:

The Hawaii Foodbank will be distributing Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program voucher booklets worth $50.00 at its member agencies around the island. Our goal is to provide fresh and locally-grown fruits and vegetables for our seniors. Vouchers are redeemable at any City & County People’s Open Market vendors certified for this program from June – October 31, 2010.

Here are the requirements:

  • Must be 60 years of age or older; AND
  • Have a household annual income of less than $23,051 for single person or $31,006 for a couple

for information and an application form, click here. If you know someone who could benefit from this program, why not direct them to the web page or print out a form for them.