HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Low-income Kansas seniors may be eligible for a program that provides checks to purchase fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables and honey at farmers’ markets in Reno County.
The Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) is providing low-income seniors who meet age and income requirements with $35 in checks to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from authorized farmers at local participating farmers markets through November 1, 2020. Checks are available in $5 increments.
To be eligible to receive KSFMNP checks, a senior must be 60 years old or older on the day the money is issued and have an annual gross household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. For example, a household of one must have an annual gross income at or below $23,606, or a monthly gross income at or below $1,968.
Due to COVID 19, the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program application process in Reno County will be conducted by telephone only – no walk-ins. The application period begins on July 14. Funds are limited and benefits will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
To apply, Seniors may call 620-694–2911 beginning July 14, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.