Applications for 2009 will be accepted on April 1 and thereafter until the program is full
To sign up for Senior Citizens Coupons, Please Contact
District Three Senior Services
4453 Lee Highway
Marion, VA 24354-4269
Toll-Free: 1-800-541-0933
Phone: 276-783-8157
Fax: 276-783-3003
E-mail: district-three@smyth.net
Web site: http://www.district-three.org
Local Areas Served: Counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington and Wythe. Cities of Bristol and Galax.
Virginia’s Farm Market Fresh for Seniors program helps seniors get free, locally-grown fresh fruits, vegetables and cut herbs available during the growing season.
How does Farm Market Fresh for Seniors Work?
• You are eligible to participate in the program if you meet the criteria outlined below and if you enroll during the PRE-ENROLLMENT period. Participation is on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis, and the number of people who can enroll is limited. Not all regions within a service area are eligible to participate in the program, so contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for more information.
• Once you are enrolled, you will receive your Farm Market Fresh for Seniors coupons. Each coupon is worth $5.00. Individuals enrolled in the program will receive $40.00 worth of coupons. Enrolled couples will receive $65.00 worth of coupons.
• Each $5.00 coupon may be used to purchase fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables and cut herbs from participating certified retail farmers market vendors. You will not receive change back on your purchase when you use a Farm Market Fresh for Seniors coupon.
• Certified retail farmers market vendors will exchange coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables in-season, depending on the season and the food items available for the farmer to exchange.
Why should I participate in the “Farm Market Fresh for Seniors” program?
• To get FRESH, TASTY and NUTRITIOUS locally-grown fruits, vegetables and cut herbs at no cost to you.
• To get 5 or more daily servings of tasty
fruits and vegetables for better health.
• To support the farmers in your region.
District Three Senior Services
4453 Lee Highway
Marion, VA 24354-4269
Toll-Free: 1-800-541-0933
Phone: 276-783-8157
Fax: 276-783-3003
E-mail: district-three@smyth.net
Web site: http://www.district-three.org
Local Areas Served: Counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington and Wythe. Cities of Bristol and Galax.
