July 15, 2020
Seniors are invited this summer to participate in the Massachusetts Farmers Market Nutrition Program– hosted by SeniorCare Inc. and your local Council on Aging. Due to COVID-19, instead of issuing Farmers Market Coupons, we will provide you with fresh produce by distributing bags filled with a variety of fresh produce from local farms. Eligible seniors will receive two bags of fresh produce each valued at $12.50. The first bag will be distributed during the months of July or August. A second bag will be distributed in August or September approximately 14-30 days from receipt of the first bag for a total value of $25.00 in fresh produce.
To be eligible, participants must be 60 years of age or older and have a monthly income below $1,968.00 for one (1) person and $2,658.00 for two (2) people.
*Participation is limited and based on a first-come, first-served basis, per person*
To register or for more information contact your local Council on Aging.
| Beverly | 978-921-6017 | Hamilton | 978-468-5595 | Rockport | 978-546-2573 |
| Essex | 978-768-7932 | Ipswich | 978-356-6650 | Topsfield | 978-887-1523 |
| Gloucester | 978-281-9765 | Manchester | 978-526-7500 | Wenham | 978-468-5529 |
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