Senior Farmer's Market Voucher Program Accepting Applications
The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is now accepting applications for the 2008 season. The program provides a voucher for eligible seniors to use at Farmers Markets throughout King County.
Eligible applicants must be:
- 60 years old or older (or 55+ for Native Americans), AND
- Low-income (below 185% of Federal Poverty Level*)
To download an application, click on the link below for your primary language. Applications are also available through Senior Information & Assistance (I&A) programs.
Completed application forms must be received by Wednesday, May 28th.
Because of the limited number available, vouchers will be distributed by a random selection process among the total applications received. All applicants will receive a letter in June informing them of their status.
Voucher Application Forms:
Mail completed application forms to:
Seattle Human Services Department
Aging and Disability Services
SFMNP
P.O. Box 34215
Seattle, WA 98124-4215
For more information, contact Senior Information & Assistance at 206-448-3110 or 1-888-435-3377, or contact one of the Senior I&A programs for ethnic communities.
*185% of Federal Poverty Level is equal to:
- $19,236 annual income or $1,603 monthly for 1 person
- $25,896 annual income or $2,158 monthly for 2 people
- For larger households, add $537 per month for each additional person