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Senior Farmers Market Voucher offered at Generational Care Home Care Services

Senior Farmers Market Voucher offered at Generational Care Home Care Services

1824 Fowler Street, Kennewick, WA 99336

Eligibility

Residents of Benton or Franklin counties who
  • Are ages 60 or older (55+ if American Indian/Alaska Native)
  • Have income below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level
Must be age 60 or 55 by June 15th of the year applying. Income must be no more than $2,461 per month for one person or $3,336 for two people. For each additional person, add $876.

Hours

M-F, 8am-4:30pm. Applications open April through Sept 2026.

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call for details or to sign up during the application period. Applicants must reapply for the program each year. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis.

Fees

None.

Service area

Franklin, WA Benton, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Spanish
Provides low-income older adults with vouchers to purchase unprocessed, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from authorized farmers markets and farm stores. The program:
  • Supports healthy eating
  • Helps stretch food budgets
  • Connects participants to local agriculture
Participants receive a one-time seasonal benefit of $80 loaded onto an electronic benefits card. Benefits can be used to buy items such as apples, berries, leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers and squash. Funds can only be used during the current market season, which runs from June through October. Complete the proxy form to allow family members to use the card. Free phone app allows users to track their benefit balance and purchase history as well as locate authorized markets.

Providing organization

Generational Care
Brings health, home, and heart together through three core programs that support individuals and families of all ages. • Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels provides nourishment for both body and spirit through nutritious meals, warm smiles, and lasting friendships. • Home Care Services empowers independence with in-home support that helps people remain safely where they feel most at home. • Healthy Ages strengthens well-being through community education, Medicare guidance, wellness classes, and caregiver support.