Burlington County has launched the 2016 Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Voucher Program. This program provides low-income seniors with nutrition vouchers to purchase locally grown produce.
“This is a tremendous program that makes vouchers worth $20 available to income eligible residents over the age of 60 so that they may purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables,” said Freeholder Mary Ann O’Brien. “This not only increases access to healthy foods for our seniors but also helps to promote and expand the sale of locally grown produce.”
The $30,000 in vouchers will be available for distribution from June through September and can be redeemed until Nov. 30.
To find out if you might qualify for this free program, call the Burlington County Office on Aging at (609) 265–5069 or toll free at (877) 222–3737. Proof of Burlington County residency and age are required.
