The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is participating again in the state’s Farmer’s Market Program that offers vouchers to eligible senior adults to purchase “Jersey Fresh” vegetables, fruits and herbs.
“We are pleased to offer this nutritional assistance program to eligible seniors throughout Union County,” said Freeholder Chairman Angel G. Estrada. “Our senior residents benefit greatly by adding Jersey Fresh produce to their diets and the program also helps the hard-working family farmers of the Garden State.”
To be eligible for the $20 in vouchers, an individual must be a resident of Union County age 60 or older. Annual income for individuals may not exceed $19,240. A married couple’s annual income may not exceed $25,900. Proof of income must be presented in the form of a Medicaid card, SSI card, or annual pension or Social Security statement.
Advance registration applications may be picked up at all senior nutrition sites and senior centers throughout Union County. Vouchers are accepted at any farmer’s market displaying the “WIC” sign. The vouchers are not accepted at grocery stores or other markets.
During the month of August, staff members from the Union County Division on Aging will distribute vouchers as follows:
Wednesday, August 6
Golden Age Towers
200-220 East Milton Ave., Rahway
Voucher Distribution Only; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Thursday, August 7
Elizabeth Towers
315 West Grand St., Elizabeth
Voucher Distribution Only; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Monday, August 11
Pinewood Hall
250 W. Second Ave., Roselle
Voucher Distribution & Farmer; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Monday, August 11
The 2008 Family Health Fair
Elizabeth City Hall
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth
Voucher Distribution Only; 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 21
Liberty Square Senior Center
240 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth
Voucher Distribution Only; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
The Farmer’s Market Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and it is coordinated by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
For further information, call the Union County Division on Aging at 1-888-280-8226, or 908-527-4870 or -4872. |
