Farmers' Market Vouchers Available June 1st for Waukesha County Seniors

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Waukesha County will administer the Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Nutrition Program (SFMNP) starting June 1st. Seniors who are at least 60 years old (Native Americans 55 years or older) and have household incomes 185% or less than the federal poverty income guidelines are eligible to receive $25 worth of vouchers to purchase fresh, nutritious, unprepared fruits, vegetables, and herbs from participating farmers' markets and roadside stands.

(Please contact the ADRC to obtain income limitations for households larger than 4.)

Vouchers are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to $25 per household. Vouchers will only be distributed via mail and at five scheduled community distributions. The ADRC will be accepting completed eligibility agreements directly from clients and/or their proxies via US mail or fax. Once the completed agreement is received, the ADRC will mail the farmers’ market vouchers directly to clients. For community distribution events, the participant or authorized representative must visit the distribution site in person to receive the vouchers. A proxy can represent up to ten individuals and must provide a signed statement from the eligible senior designating the individual as his/her authorized representative. The proxy must also have the full name, address, phone number and date of birth of the eligible senior to complete the application.

The ADRC will distribute the Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program vouchers throughout the county (schedule on Page 2). Please call the ADRC at (262)548-7848 for additional information on distribution dates, times and locations. Dates and times subject to change without notice.

About the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) The ADRC, a division of the Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services, provides older adults and people with physical or developmental/intellectual disabilities the resources needed to live with dignity and security and to achieve maximum independence and quality of life. Follow Waukesha County’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Twitter at @WaukeshaCoHHS.

DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION
Friday, June 4, 2021 – 10a – 12:00pm – Waukesha County Health & Human Services Building
514 Riverview Ave., Waukesha | 262-548-7848

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 – 9a – 12:00pm – Mukwonago Food Pantry Resource Center
325 Eagle Lake Avenue, Mukwonago | 262-363-3452

Friday, June 11, 2021 – 10a – 12:00pm – Oconomowoc Community Center
220 W Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc | 262-569-2199

Monday, June 14, 2021 – 1p-2:00pm – Menomonee Falls Senior Center
W152 N8645 Margaret Road, Menomonee Falls | 262-251-3406

Friday, June 18, 2021 – 1p – 3:00pm – Waukesha County Health & Human Services Building
514 Riverview Ave., Waukesha | 262-548-7848

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

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