Farmers Market Vouchers Now Available For Seniors

From the Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services: The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Waukesha County will administer the Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Nutrition Program (SFMNP) starting June 1st. Seniors who are at least 60 years old (Native Americans 55 years or older) and have household incomes 185% or less than the federal poverty income guidelines are eligible to receive $25 worth of vouchers to purchase fresh, nutritious, unprepared fruits, vegetables, and herbs from farmers' markets and roadside stands.

Vouchers are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to $25 per household. Vouchers cannot be mailed. The participant or authorized representative must visit the distribution site in person to receive the vouchers. A proxy can represent up to four individuals and must provide a signed statement from the eligible senior designating the individual as his/her authorized representative. The proxy must also have the full name, address, phone number and date of birth of the eligible senior to complete the application.

The ADRC will distribute the Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program vouchers throughout the county (schedule on Page 2). Please call the ADRC at (262)548-7848 for additional information on distribution dates, times and locations. Dates and times subject to change without notice.

Distribution Information

Monday, June 4, 2018 – 1:30p – 3:30p – High Ridge Manor

13445 W National Ave., New Berlin | 789-9588

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 – 10a – 12:00pm - East Terrace Apartments

801 N East Ave., Waukesha | 544-9757

Thursday, June 7, 2018 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Breezewood Village

400 Sunnyslope Dr., Hartland | 367-2868

Friday, June 8, 2018 – 1:00pm-3:00pm - Hampton Regency

12999 W Hampton Ave, Butler | 439-9291

Monday, June 11, 2018 – 12:30pm – 2:30pm - Waukesha Food Pantry

1301 Sentry Drive, Waukesha | 542-5300

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 – 10:00am – 2:00pm - Mukwonago Food Pantry Resource Center

225 Eagle Lake Avenue, Mukwonago | 363-3452

Wednesday June 13, 2018 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm - Sussex Outreach Services

N63 W23626 Silver Spring Drive, Sussex | 246-9490

Monday June 18, 2017 – 12 pm – 1:30 pm - Menomonee Falls Community Center

W152 N8645 Margaret Road, Menomonee Falls | 251-3406

Friday, June 22, 2018 – 10:00am – 12:00pm – Wilkinson Manor

919 E Summit Ave, Oconomowoc | 569-8196

Monday, June 25, 2018 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm - Hickory View Commons

211 S. Concord Rd., Oconomowoc | 560-0211

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

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