The Vernon Social Services Department has vouchers that will allow people to obtain farm fresh produce for free or at a reduced cost. The coupon books are available to income eligible Vernon residents who are 60 or older.
To be eligible, individuals must have an income of less than $23,828 and married couples must have a combined income of less than $32,227.
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is a U.S. Department of Agriculture Program that is administered in Connecticut by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. Locally, the Vernon Social Services Department distributes the vouchers to eligible seniors.
For information about Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program vouchers, please contact the Vernon Social Services Department at 860-870-3661.
“Connecticut grown fruits and vegetables are a great source of healthy nutrition and farmers’ markets are an ideal way to connect our residents to farm-fresh produce,” Vernon Mayor Dan Champagne said. “It’s also a great way to support our local farmers. I encourage eligible Vernon residents to contact our Social Services Department for a coupon book.”
Qualified residents will receive a coupon book that can be used to purchase fruit, vegetables, fresh cut herbs or honey, according to program guidelines.
“Good nutrition is critical to overall health,” said Matt Hellman, Vernon’s Director of Social Services. “We know that many seniors struggle each month to pay for housing, medication and other expenses. These vouchers help seniors purchase fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables.”
Coupons can be used at the following authorized Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program sites:
Coventry-Nathan Hale Homestead
Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2299 South Street
Ellington-Arbor Park
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon
31 Arbor Way
South Windsor
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
220 Ayers Road
Stafford Springs-Sun Valley
Monday and Friday, 4 to 7 p.m.
51 Old Springfield Road
Manchester MACC
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
766 Hillstown Road
Manchester MACC
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Main and Forest streets
Mansfield-Riverview Farm Stand
Monday and Wednesday - Sunday, 3 to 6 p.m.
185 Stafford Road
Storrs-Mansfield Town Hall
Saturdays, 3 to 5 p.m.
4 South Eagleville Road
Tolland
Mondays, 10 a.m. to noon
1032 Tolland Stage Road