Distribution of Senior Farmers’ Market Coupons

Department of Agricultural Resources Distributes Senior Farmers’ Market Coupons

 
Elder Services works with Council on Aging staff to distribute coupons to elders across the valley

JULY 2013 – Lawrence, MA – The Merrimack Valley Nutrition Program (MVNP), in partnership with Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., is scheduled to distribute Senior Farmers’ Market Nutritional Program coupons on Wednesday, August 7th at seven (7) Senior Center sites. While distribution will occur only at designated sites, all 23 cities and towns in the Merrimack Valley are encouraged to participate.  Elders are encouraged to go to the Senior Center distribution site closest to them. 

MVNP will be distributing 1,254 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupon booklets, a value of $25 per booklet, within the Merrimack Valley. Collectively the Councils on Aging have selected seven (7) distribution sites: Amesbury Senior Center, Billerica Senior Center, Dracut Senior Center, Haverhill Senior Center, Lawrence Senior Center, and the Methuen Senior Center. Each recipient will receive a listing of participating certified Farmers Markets and must use their coupons by October 1st, 2013.

Coupon vouchers are limited and will be given on a first come, first served basis to eligible low-income seniors.  The elder must be 60 or older, present photo ID showing Date of Birth and address, and must show one of the following forms of proof of low- income status: Supplementary Social Security Income (SSI) card, Section 8 Housing voucher or letter, and Energy Assistance Program letter to be eligible.   A MassHealth card will be accepted subject to an on-site call to verify the recipient’s status is active.

For further questions about your location, please contact the local Senior Center or Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., 800-892-0890.