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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offered at Whatcom Council on Aging

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offered at Whatcom Council on Aging

315 Halleck Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Eligibility

Residents of Whatcom County 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.

Hours

M-F, 8am-4pm.

Application process

Call or visit website. Applications available online and at area senior centers each spring as funding is available.

Fees

None.

Service area

Whatcom, WA
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

Whatcom Council on Aging
Offers nutritional, health, social, recreational, and educational programs that promote lifelong independence for older adults in Whatcom County.