RENO COUNTY, Kan. — According to the monthly report from Reno County Department of Aging and Public Transportation Director Barbara Lilyhorn, the Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program coupon booklet distribution in the county began on June 14th.
Reno County was allocated 275 booklets, each with a $50 value. Application for all 275 was made as of June 23rd. This is a first come first served program originating from USDA and funneled to KDHE, the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability, and the South-Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging. To enable fair and equitable participation across the county, applications are taken by phone through Department of Aging staff.
The completed applications as well as the coupon booklets are mailed to individuals. Recipients can “spend” the coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets across Kansas from participating local farmers.
This program brings $13,750 new dollars to Reno County’s economy.
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