Anderson County Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program Begins Next Week
(Seneca, SC)————–Anderson County has announced that Anderson County Seniors may apply for produce vouchers as part of the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program from June 5 – June 7.
The Anderson County Senior Citizens Program and the Anderson County Farmers Market,
in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Social Services and other state
agencies, will issue vouchers to eligible senior citizens. The vouchers can be used to
purchase produce at participating farmers markets through October 15 of this year. Each
eligible person will receive $25 worth of coupons. Vouchers are issued on a first come
first serve basis until the supply is exhausted.
Individuals aged 60 or older, with a low monthly income, or who receive SSI or EBT
benefits are eligible for these free coupons. Individuals must apply in person, provide
proof of their identity, their age and their Anderson County residency. Applicants must also
meet household income eligibility limits. Information regarding the income of all
household members is required to determine eligibility.
Individuals wishing to apply for homebound seniors must provide a statement from the
senior granting permission to submit an application on their behalf. Proof of identity
and proof of income for the homebound senior must be presented at time of application.
Application vouchers will be available at these locations:
June 5 at 8am: Iva Farmers Market
June 6 at 8am: Belton Farmers Market
June 7 at 8am: Anderson County Farmers Market