Monday, June 16, 2014

Produce Vouchers Available for Low Income Seniors

Low income Atlantic County residents, age 60 years and older, are encouraged to take advantage of the state’s farm market produce voucher program coordinated through the Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services. The annual program provides an opportunity to purchase locally grown produce using $20 worth of free vouchers. The vouchers may be used at participating farm markets July through November.

The Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services has received 1,000 vouchers from the United States Department of Agriculture which will be distributed on a first-come, first- served basis at the county’s senior centers and several senior housing complexes.

The state requires the county to target low-income senior citizens for participation. Residents must be 60 years or older with an annual income that does not exceed $21,590 if single or $29,101 for a two-person household. Eligible participants will receive four, $5 vouchers per person to purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from participating farm markets. Customers may spend one voucher at a time, but will not receive change if they do not use the whole value of a voucher. Participants may go to any site to receive vouchers and may call ahead for details. A list of participating farmers’ markets is available at: www.aclink.org/intergenerational.

No vouchers will be issued without proof of income which may include a Social Security statement, income tax return, bank statement, or a valid 2014 letter of government assistance, such as energy assistance or food stamps. Please note that Medicaid cards will no longer be accepted as proof of income. Proof of identification and residency as verified by a driver’s license, utility bill, bank statement, senior ID card, or posted mail is also required. Recipients must also present proof of age.

Vouchers and a list of participating farm markets will be distributed to eligible residents on the following dates and locations:


July

7/03 Egg Harbor City Senior Center
341-351 Cincinnati Avenue
9:30 am - 11 am
7/08 Atlantic City Townhouse
1330 Mediterranean Avenue
9:00 am - 11:30 am

7/09 Buena Senior Center
600 Central Avenue, Minotola
10:00 am - 12 Noon

7/10 Dr. Leinweber Senior Center
235 Dolphin Avenue, Northfield
10:00 am - 12 noon

7/15 Egg Harbor Twp. Community Center
5045 English Creek Avenue
9:30 am - 12 noon

7/16 New York Avenue Apartments
233 N. New York Avenue, Atlantic City
9:00 am - 11:30 am

7/17 Brigantine Beach Community Center
265 42nd Street South
10:00 am - 12 noon

7/22 Galloway Senior Center
621 White Horse Pike
9:30 am - 12 noon

7/23 Jeffries Towers
227 N. Vermont Avenue, Atlantic City
9:30 AM - 12 noon

7/30 Baltic Plaza
1313 Baltic Avenue, Atlantic City
9:30 am - 11:30 am

7/31 Hammonton Senior Center
310 Bellevue Avenue
9:30 AM - 12 noon


August

8/06 Shalom House
7301 Marshall Ave., Ventnor
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
(farmer on site)

8/08 H. Pogachefsky Senior Center
1102 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
10:00 am - 12:30 pm



For more information, please contact the Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services at 1-888-426-9243.

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