Sep 10, 2013 1 min read

Farmers market nutrition vouchers, redeemable for produce at participating farmers’ markets, remain available for individuals who reside in Washington, Fayette and Greene counties.

A special distribution of vouchers has been scheduled at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging Washington County office at 150 W.Beau St., Suite 216, Washington, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. today.

To be eligible for the FMNP vouchers, valued at $20, an individual must be 60 years of age or older during the program year, and must meet gross income eligibility. Income for a single person must be at or below $21,257; a two-person household income may be $28,694; or a three-person household income may be $36,131. It is not necessary to provide proof of income.

For more information on the Farmers Market Nutrition Program and participating farmers’ markets, contact the Area Agency on Aging office in Washington at 724-228-7080. For more information about voucher availability in Fayette or Greene counties, call the AAA Uniontown office at 724-430-4603; or the Waynesburg office at 724-852-1510.