Local seniors may be eligible to receive $50 in benefits to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and cut herbs from participating farmers at the Staunton Farmer’s Market, Waynesboro Farmer’s Market and Project Grows Mobile Markets.
The Farm Market Fresh for Seniors Program is sponsored by Valley Program for Aging Services, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, and Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
To qualify for the program, individuals must be 60 years of age or older, and live in Augusta County, Staunton or Waynesboro. Monthly income limits for 2025 to participate are no more than $2,413 (single) or $3,261 (couple).
Individuals cannot be an immediate family member or live with a participating farm market vendor.
Only one benefit per eligible senior or two coupon books per eligible couple per market season will be permitted.
New for 2025: All benefits will be issued by a downloadable smart phone app or by a QR code card.
There will be no paper coupons, and benefits can be used up to the penny instead of in $5 increments.
VPAS will be distributing benefits from their office at 325 Pine Ave. in Waynesboro on June 5 and June 6 from 1-4 p.m.
Applications will also be available at www.vpas.info/farm-market-fresh-seniors.
Call 540-949-7141 for further information.
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