The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will be offered again this year to eligible Monroe County Seniors. This program is made possible through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Food Distribution.

Monroe County Area Agency on Aging will be administering the program beginning on Monday. The program provides $20 in vouchers free to eligible older adults. The purpose is to encourage older consumers to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables by local growers who make their produce available at farmers markets.

Older adults residing in Monroe County who are 60 years of age or older and who have a gross income at or below $22,459 for a single individual, and $30,451 for a married couple are eligible to participate. Proof of age and residency is required (driver’s license, photo ID, etc.). A representative can pick up the vouchers for an eligible senior as long as they have signed and completed a proxy form with eligible senior’s proof of age and residency. Only one voucher is available per season. Vouchers are given on a first come, first served basis. Eligible seniors can pick up their vouchers on the following dates and times:

• Monday, Barrett Senior Center, 9 to noon

• Tuesday, Mountain Senior Center, 9 to noon

• Wednesday, Chestnuthill Senior Center, 9 to noon

• Thursday, Loder Senior Center, 9 to noon

• Tuesdays and Fridays beginning June 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Monroe County Area on Aging, 724 Phillips St., Suite 102, Stroudsburg.

For further information contact Monroe County Area Agency on Aging at 570-420-3735 or 800-498-0330.