To: Area Media
From: Aubury Krueger-Kutchara
Connections Area Agency on Aging
800-432-9209 Ext 8132
akrueger@connectionsaaa.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Connections Area Agency on Aging Senior Farmer’s Market Voucher Distribution
Farmers Market vouchers are available for seniors meeting income requirements.
Vouchers can be used at participating area Farmers Markets to buy $50.00 worth of fresh, locally grown fruit, vegetables, herbs and honey. The Vouchers are valid June 1st through October 31st.
We regret that we will not be able to distribute vouchers at the same level as in previous years. The USDA provided Connections with 1900 sets of vouchers in 2024. This year we received 750 sets of vouchers for our 20-county service area.
Applications will automatically be mailed to anyone that received vouchers in 2024. Individuals will be randomly selected to receive Farmers Market vouchers. Only one set of vouchers per household.
2025 Farmers Market Process:
Applications will automatically be sent to last year’s voucher recipients
Applicants must complete an application and meet eligibility criteria to receive vouchers.
ONE set of vouchers per household is allowed.
Voucher distribution is limited. Completed applications must be returned no later than May 30th.
Farmers Market distribution will be done by mail ONLY.
We encourage you to voice your support for this program by contacting your US members of Congress and share why the program is important to you.
Joni Ernst DC Office (202) 224-3524, Zach Nunn DC Office (202) 225-5476, Chuck Grassley DC Office (202)224-3744, Randy Feenstra DC Office (202 225-4426
For more information on the press release please contact
Sherri Carson
scarson@connectionsaaa.org
800-432-9209 ext 8118