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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offered at Lower Columbia CAP

1526 Commerce Avenue, Longview, WA 98632

Eligibility

Residents of Cowlitz County who
  • Are ages 60 or older (55+ if American Indian/Alaska Native)
  • Have income below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level
Must be age 60 or 55 by June 30th of the year applying. Income must be no more than $2,461 per month for one person or $3,336 for two people. For each additional person, add $876.

Hours

Applications open in May each year. Office: M-Th, 8:30am-5:30pm.
(360) 762-3111
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Call for details or to sign up during the application period. Applicants must reapply for the program each year.

Fees

None.

Service area

Cowlitz, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Spanish
Provides low-income older adults with $80 in benefits to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from authorized farmers markets June through October. Applications open each spring. Provides low-income older adults with vouchers to purchase unprocessed, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from authorized farmers markets and farm stores. The program:
  • Supports healthy eating
  • Helps stretch food budgets
  • Connects participants to local agriculture
Participants receive a one-time seasonal benefit of $80 loaded onto an electronic benefits card. Benefits can be used to buy items such as apples, berries, leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers and squash. Funds can only be used during the current market season between June and October. Complete the proxy form to allow family members to use the card. Free phone app allows users to track their benefit balance and purchase history as well as locate authorized markets.

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Washington 211

Providing organization

Lower Columbia CAP
Advocates for social and economic change and provides services to assist people in need to live with dignity and become self-sufficient.