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Diakon Child, Family and Community Ministries - Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

varies, Pottsville, PA 17901

Eligibility

Seniors must be 60 or older by December 31st; Income guidelines for eligibility are $28,953 for a single person household and $39,128 for a two-person household

Application process

Apply in person at one of the Senior Community Centers or one of the scheduled distribution sites

Fees

None

Service area

Schuylkill, PA

Description

Provides eligible seniors with food vouchers worth $25 for fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs from approved farmers' markets in Pennsylvania. Available only in the summer months on a first-come, first-served basis.

Providing organization

Diakon Child, Family and Community Ministries

Offers a range of human services for children, youths, families, and older adults in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. Offers a range of services and programs, including Diakon Behavioral Health Services, Diakon Senior Corps RSVP and Diakon Adoption and Foster Care.