Low Income individuals and couples 60 years or older are eligible for Farmers Market Checks to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at your local Farmers Market.
Requirements are:
Individuals 60 or older
Income below one of the following:
Single: $20,036
Married: $26,955
Where are the checks spent? With eligible vendors who display the Farmers Market Nutrition Program sign at certified markets and permanent market stands. They are only good for fresh, non processed fruits and vegetables grown in Iowa.
Do I have to purchase the produce myself? You may make the selections yourself or you may designate a proxy of your choosing to purchase for you if you are not able.
Where do I get the checks? In Franklin County the only distribution site is the Hampton Senior Center. See Eileen Holm. Call her first, because she has certain hours that are most convenient for her to accept applications.
How much do I get? Ten $3 checks per person in an eligible household or $30. A married couple can get $60 total. There is only one distribution for the summer per person eligible.
The Franklin County Farmers Market supports this program and has fruit and vegetable vendors that will accept your checks. Checks can be spent at any participating market or permanent vendor stand.
Hampton Today made possible by sponsors like:
Michelle Hartman – Tupperware –641-373-8880 Denise Passehl – Watkins – 641-579-6227 Franklin County Farmers Market 641-456-4811 Patrick Palmer – The Computer Guy – 641-420-1234 Seven Stars Restaurant – 641-456-5378 Debra Brown – Melaleuca - 641-458-1114
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