Fewer than one-third of seniors in our country eat the recommended number of fruits and vegetables, which are vital to preventing and treating health issues. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is now accepting applications for eligible seniors to receive a one-time $80 electronic benefits card to purchase fresh, locally grown produce, herbs, and honey at participating farmers markets and farm stores.
To be eligible, you must be a Pierce County resident 60 years or older (55+ if American Indian or Alaska Native) and earning a monthly income of no more than $2,413 for one person or $3,261 for two people. That means $2,413 monthly income for one person; $3,261 monthly income for two people; $4,109 monthly income for three people; $4,957 monthly income for four people; and for larger households, add $848/month for each additional person.
Applications are available in multiple languages at piercecounty.wa.gov/653/senior-farmers-market-program or in-person at the front desk of both Pierce County Human Services locations in Tacoma, at 3602 Pacific Ave., Suite #200, and 4301 S. Pine St., Suite 446. Applicants can also apply over the phone by calling the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at (253) 798-4600 or 1 (800) 562-0332…