Free Farmers Market vouchers for older adults in Bucks County.

The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, is offering the Farmers Market Nutrition Program to older adults in Bucks County. 

The program provides $20 in FREE vouchers to eligible individuals and $40 for eligible couples for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets. To qualify, a person must reside in Bucks County, be at least 60 years of age, and meet income guidelines (for example, a single person may earn up to $21,590; a two-person household may earn up to $29,810). The program is not available to senior citizens who are living in nursing home facilities and residential facilities where meals are provided. 

Vouchers will ONLY be distributed at designated senior centers, including the following centers located in the 143rd Legislative District of State Rep. Marguerite Quinn:
 
Central Bucks Senior Center, 700 Shady Retreat Road, Doylestown, telephone215-348-0565 – Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last.     

Eastern Upper Bucks Seniors Center, 8040 Route 611, telephone 610-847-8178– Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last.     
                                                               
For additional information, call the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging at 267-880-5700 or visit their website. 

For a comprehensive list of Farmer’s Markets across the Commonwealth, click here.