With Arkansas having one of the highest rates of hunger among seniors in the country, the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas (AAANWAR) is offering an opportunity to obtain fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables for free.
The USDA Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides one $50 coupon book per household to senior adults age 60 and older to purchase locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs and honey at local farmers’ markets from approved vendors. To be eligible to receive a coupon book, seniors must meet monthly household income guidelines of $1,926 for a family of one, $2,607 for a family of two, $3,289 for a family of three, or $3,970 for a family of 4.
Coupon books are available by curbside pickup at local Area Agency on Aging offices in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Marion, Newton and Searcy counties. Coupons have to be used up by Oct. 31.
To receive a coupon book, seniors must complete an application and include a copy of a photo ID and proof of household income. The application must be returned to their local Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas office for processing. Applicants will then be contacted by mail or by phone. The application is on the AAANWAR website at aaanwar.org or by calling your local Area Agency on Aging office and requesting one be mailed.
Care coordinators from the Area Agency on Aging will also assist seniors in applying for the Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, SNAP and Extra-Help with Prescription Drug Costs.
Coupon books are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information and to find the nearest Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas office, call 1-800-432-9721.
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