County Executive Lamont G. McClure and Area Agency on Aging are pleased to announce the continuation of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Beginning in June, vouchers worth $50 will be available to Northampton County residents who meet the eligibility criteria. The coupons are distributed by the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging.

Northampton County residents age 60 or over who meet income eligibility (for example, $27,861/yr. for a single person in 2024 and $37,814 for a couple) may receive the coupons in June 2024. For married couples, both spouses may obtain coupons. All persons wishing to receive coupons must present proof of age and residence. Program policies allow one to obtain coupons for another person only if they have a completed and signed proxy form. Additionally, a person may only serve as a proxy for up to four other participants, and identification with date of birth and address of the older adult must be shown when presenting a proxy. This form will be available for pick-up at the AAA office (2801 Emrick Boulevard, Bethlehem), at all County Senior Centers, and will also be available on the AAA’s website, www.norcopa.gov/area-agency-on-aging.

The SFMNP does not include seniors who live in nursing homes, convents, or residential facilities where meals are provided.

 

Persons may only receive coupons once during the program, which runs from June 1, 2024, until September 13, 2024. Coupons will be issued beginning on June 3, 2024, until September 13, 2024. Coupons may be redeemed between June 1, 2024, and November 30, 2024.

 

A list of participating farmer’s markets can be accessed at: www.PAFMNP.org.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING
2801 EMRICK BOULEVARD
BETHLEHEM, PA

Available between June 4th, 2024, through September 13, 2024 (or until supply of vouchers is exhausted)

Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Thursdays: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Information provided to TVL by:
County of Northampton
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/

 

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