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Senior Farmers Market Program - 2020
Human Services offices are closed until further notice. Due to public health concerns regarding COVID-19, vouchers will be mailed this year rather than distributed in person. Follow these recommended steps from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to stay safe at local farmers’ markets. Help for people impacted by COVID-19.
We are no longer accepting applications for this program.
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides low-income seniors with vouchers to purchase produce from participating farmers markets and roadside stands. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Washington, but the program is coordinated locally by Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources, the local Area Agency on Aging for Pierce County. View the informational 2020 flyer.
To be eligible to receive a voucher, you must meet all of the following:
- You must be 60 years old or older (or 55+ if you are Native American /Alaska Native
- Must have valid government issued identification
- Your income must be below 185% of Federal Poverty Level. That means:
- $23,606 Annual or $1,967 Monthly Income for 1 person
- $31,894 Annual or $2,658 Monthly Income for 2 people
- $40,185 Annual or $3,349 Monthly Income for 3 people
- $48,470 Annual or $4,039 Monthly Income for 4 people
- For larger households, add $691/month for each additional person
- You must be a resident of Pierce County
Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center
Call (253) 798-4600 during the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm Monday through Friday to learn more.
The locations listed below are now accepting Senior Farmers Market vouchers:
Puyallup Puyallup Farmers Market 3500 S Meridian, Puyallup Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Starting August 1st Visit: www.puyallupmainstreet.com
Port Orchard (Kitsap County) Port Orchard Farmers Market 933 Bay St. Harrison Ave & Waterfront Parkway Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm April - October Visit: www.pofarmersmarket.com
Tacoma For current information visit: Broadway Farmers Market 950 Broadway St Thursday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm May - October 29th
Proctor Farmers Market 2702 N Proctor St Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm March 28th - December 19th |
Artondale Farm 5925 Artondale Dr NW, Gig Harbor April - November By Appointment: Text 253-313-3945 or email: artondalefarm@gmail.com
Foxglove Food & Fiber Farm 16720 Erickson RD SW, Longbranch Order online: www.foxgloves.farm Pickup: Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm June - October
Frey Family Farm 28441 SR 706 E, Ashford Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm June 1st - October 31st Robbins Honey Farm 7910 148 St SW, Lakewood Year Round Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday - Sunday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Spooner Farms 9710 SR 162 E, Puyallup Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm June - October 31 |