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