The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is now accepting applications from seniors in Pierce County — an effort to offer a simple way for older adults to bring more fresh, local food to the table.
Eligible residents must be age 60 or older (or 55-plus for American Indian or Alaska Native people) and have a monthly income of no more than $2,461 for one person or $3,337 for two people.
Qualified participants will receive an electronic benefits card loaded with $80 to spend on locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at participating farmers markets and farm stores throughout the county…