[nfbwatlk] low income seniors free produce at local markets
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Carl,
Thanks for the info on the program. I have left messages and sure hope I can get in the program as I think that I do qualify. It sounds like a win win for those involved. Got my fingers crossed.
Thanks Again,
Kay B.
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Subject: DSHS NR - Low Income Seniors May be Eligible for Free Produce at Local
Farmers Markets
May 1, 2007
NO. 007-047
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Dotti Wilke, DSHS Aging and Disability Services Administration, 360-725-2495
Karen Lee, DSHS Media Relations, 360-902-7892
Low Income Seniors May be Eligible for Free Produce at Local Farmers Markets
OLYMPIA -- The seasonal opening of farmers markets across the state brings an
opportunity for fresh fruits and vegetables for low income seniors. In its
sixth year, the popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, co-sponsored by
the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) will make farmers market checks available to more than
14,000 eligible low income seniors 60 years or older. American Indian and
Alaska Native elders are age eligible at 55.
The checks, worth $40, can be used to buy Washington-grown fresh fruits and
vegetables at many farmers markets and some roadside farm stands throughout
the state from June through October. Funding is limited and seniors are served
on a first come, first serve basis. An additional 2,350 seniors will receive
selections of fresh local produce with their Meals on Wheels delivery or at
their senior center because they live in areas without farmers markets.
Eligible seniors, with a monthly income less than $1,575 for a single person or
$2,111 for a couple can call 1-800-422-3263 to find the nearest program.
Information is also available at
http://nutrition.wsu.edu/markets/ http://nutrition.wsu.edu/markets/
In addition to reducing hunger, the program helps improve the health and
nutritional status of seniors. Diets high in fruits and vegetables reduce the
risk of many diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and high-blood
pressure.
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is operated by DSHS Aging and
Disability Services Administration in partnership with the State Department of
Health, Area Agencies on Aging, Washington State Farmers Market Association,
Washington Association of Senior Nutrition Programs, USDA, Washington State
University Cooperative Extension, food banks, individual farmers, civic groups
and advisory boards.
May is Older Americans Month with the theme: "Older Americans: Making Choices
for a Healthier Future."
Jennifer M. Gau ~ Communications Division ~ (360) 902-7829 ~
mailto:gaujena at dshs.wa.gov gaujena at dshs.wa.gov
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Carl,
Thanks for the info on the program. I have left messages and sure hope I can get in the program as I think that I do qualify. It sounds like a win win for those involved. Got my fingers crossed.
Thanks Again,
Kay B.
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- Low Income Seniors May be Eligible for Free Produce at Local Farmers Markets May 1, 2007 NO. 007-047 FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Dotti
Wilke
, DSHS Aging and Disability Services Administration, 360-725-2495 Karen Lee, DSHS Media Relations, 360-902-7892 Low Income Seniors May be Eligible for Free Produce at Local Farmers Markets
OLYMPIA
-- The seasonal opening of farmers markets across the state brings an opportunity for fresh fruits and vegetables for low income seniors. In its sixth year, the popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, co-sponsored by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make farmers market checks available to more than 14,000 eligible low income seniors 60 years or older. American Indian and Alaska Native elders are age eligible at 55. The checks, worth $40, can be used to buy Washington-grown fresh fruits and vegetables at many farmers markets and some roadside farm stands throughout the state from June through October. Funding is limited and seniors are served on a first come, first serve basis. An additional 2,350 seniors will receive selections of fresh local produce with their Meals on Wheels delivery or at their senior center because they live in areas without farmers markets. Eligible seniors, with a monthly income less than $1,575 for a single person or $2,111 for a couple can call 1-800-422-3263 to find the nearest program. Information is also available at http://nutrition.wsu.edu/markets/ http://nutrition.wsu.edu/markets/
http://nutrition.wsu.edu/markets/ http://nutrition.wsu.edu/markets/
In addition to reducing hunger, the program helps improve the health and nutritional status of seniors. Diets high in fruits and vegetables reduce the risk of many diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and high-blood pressure. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is operated by DSHS Aging and Disability Services Administration in partnership with the State Department of Health, Area Agencies on Aging, Washington State Farmers Market Association, Washington Association of Senior Nutrition Programs, USDA, Washington State University Cooperative Extension, food banks, individual farmers, civic groups and advisory boards. May is Older Americans Month with the theme: "Older Americans: Making Choices for a Healthier Future." Jennifer M.
Gau
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