JERSEY CITY — Applications for vouchers for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) for the 2015 season are now available.
The SFMNP program, which is funded annually through the federal Farm Bill, provides low-income seniors with vouchers that can be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables at our local farmers’ markets. This year, Jersey City has been allocated enough vouchers to serve at least 2,500 seniors.
This year’s income guidelines for senior farmers’ market vouchers for qualifying seniors are $21,775 maximum for individuals and $29,471 maximum for married couples. In 2015, couples may apply using a single application, instead of having to fill out 2 separate applications. Only Jersey City residents age 60 or older are eligible to apply. (Please bring valid ID with Jersey City address.)
Applications will be processed in the order in which they were received by the Department of HHS. The SFMNP vouchers for approved applicants are ready for distribution now. The vouchers will remain valid from July through November 30 of 2015.
This year, applications for vouchers can be obtained from the Division of Senior Citizen Affairs, at 199 Summit Avenue, Suite C2, Jersey City, NJ 07304. Residents may call (201) 547-5750, email ecclestonj@jcnj.org, or visit the Senior Citizen Affairs office to obtain an application and pickup a voucher in person.
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