Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program | Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency On Aging And Disabilities

1949 Town Park Boulevard, Uniontown, OH 44685-8797

Eligibility

Adults age 60 and older with household income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Required documents

Call for information.

Hours

2024 Jun 1-Nov 30

(800) 421-7277

Voice

(330) 896-9172

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(330) 896-9172

Fax

Application process

Call for application assistance or apply for the program online at https://aging.ohio.gov/. Must re-apply every year to continue receiving benefits.

Fees

No fees.

Service area

Wayne County, Ohio

Description

Provides low-income older adults with a $50 benefit with which to purchase eligibile, locally grown produce at participating farmer's markets and roadside stands. Eligible food items include fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, and honey. * Federally funded program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Services Agency, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Aging.

Data provided by

211 Mansfield OH

What's Here

Older Adults Food Vouchers

Providing organization

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency On Aging And Disabilities

Provides a comprehensive, coordinated service system for older and disabled individuals in the nine county planning and service area ensuring availability of a variety of services in communities to help individuals secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment.