GECAC Area Agency on Aging provides $90,000 worth of fruits and vegetables to 3,750 Erie County seniors through the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
The 2023 voucher program information will be available in May.
The Senior Farmers' Market Voucher Program provides low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs) at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs.
This program is important for seniors because it provides financial support for access to healthy, fresh produce that may otherwise be difficult to come by or afford. Senior hunger and health complications affect many elderly individuals nationwide. Access to fresh produce can help seniors get the nutrients they need to maintain a healthy diet.
Applications are NOT required if picked up in person. If assigning a proxy or representative to pick up for you, the application is required.
Eligible Seniors may receive vouchers at our designated Community Distribution Events. These events may be accessed below by clicking on the Information link.
Vouchers will NOT be distributed at:
We will practice safe distancing at these events; masking is recommended
Go to www.pafmnp.org to search the online farmers market and farm stand database or download the FMNP app. The PA FMNP app is available in the Google Play store and the Apple Store for free. Search for PA FMNP farmers market locator and download the app.
Contact the market for changes to operating hours before visiting.
Information on basic nutrition, shopping, cooking, and food safety can be found at https://www.nutrition.gov/
For an application in spanish or another language, please call GECAC at 814-459-4581
Para una solicitud en espanol u otro idioma, llama a GECAC at 814-459-4581