Farmers Market checks can be used through October 31st

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging is issuing a reminder that farmers market checks are still available and can be used at farmer's markets through October 31st.

The Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program provides qualified seniors with coupons (checks) that can be exchanged at farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs for locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey.

Eligible participants in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program must be 60 years of age or older at the time of the application, born in or before 1960; must live in the service area of this Area Agency on Aging; and must have a yearly household income less than $23,607 for single or $31,895 for married couple.

Each eligible participant receives 10 checks with a total value of $30.00.  A person can only receive checks one time per program year.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the checks are being distributed through the mail to reduce face-to-face contact with consumers and to reduce the risk of exposure to the virus.

If you are interested in receiving checks, please contact NEI3A at 1-800-779-8707. Required forms will be mailed out to be completed and returned. Once NEI3A receives the information, checks will be mailed.