Senior Farmers Market Program - 2020

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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.

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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:  

    www.tacomafarmersmarket.com


    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 


Additional nutrition programs

Home-Delivered Meals

Senior Nutrition

Meal Sites

Food Banks