Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce

05/27/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/27/2022 06:37

SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM (SFMNP)

SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM (SFMNP)

LEBANON COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING WILL ONCE AGAIN COORDINATE THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SFMNP CHECKS.

Lebanon County (May 24, 2022) - The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program from the PA Department of Agriculture is (A) to provide seniors resources in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared fruits and vegetables from farmer's markets and (B) to expand the awareness and use of farmer's markets. Check distribution between June 1, 2022 and September 30, 2022, or until all gone. Checks expire November 30, 2022.

Seniors qualify be being 60 years of age or older by December 31, 2022. There are income limits based on the entire household. These limits have increased since last year.

Qualifying seniors will receive four $6.00 checks to be used at approved vendors for PA grown produce. A list of local vendors will go with the checks. There is also a FMNP Market locator App for android and apple devices.

Hybrid model for SFMNP this year. For the past two years, we have only been mailing out applications and checks. This year we will re-start our in-person distributions as well as continue to mail out applications for those that prefer.

To receive a mailed application, Lebanon County seniors should call the Area Agency on Aging, or print the application from our website.

For in-person applications and checks, please see list of distribution sites and times:

Friday June 3rd 4pm-7pm -First Friday Market (Lebanon Train Depot building @ YMCA)

Monday June 13th 9am-12pm -Maple Street Senior Center (710 Maple St, Lebanon)

Wednesday June 29th 1pm-3pm -Palmyra Senior Center/Interfaith Manor (101 S. Railroad St, Palmyra)

Friday July 1st 4pm-7pm -First Friday Market (Lebanon Train Depot building @ YMCA)

Tuesday July 5th 11am-2pm Hebron Banquet Hall (pre-register event with senior centers)

Monday July 11th 12pm-1pm -Stevens Towers (930 Willow St, Lebanon) 2pm-3pm -Willow Terrace (800 Willow St, Lebanon)

Wednesday July 13th 1pm-3pm Annville Senior Center (200 S. White Oak St, Annville)

Monday July 18th 12pm-1pm Leb. Co. Christian Ministries (250 S. 7th St, Lebanon)

Tuesday July 26th 1pm-3pm -Myerstown Senior Center (59 N. Ramona Rd, Myerstown)

Friday August 5th 4pm-7pm -First Friday Market (Lebanon Train Depot building @ YMCA)

Monday August 8th 1pm-3pm Lebanon Village (201 Lebanon Vlg. Lebanon)

Friday August 12th 1pm-3pm Northern Lebanon Senior Center (335 N. Lancaster St, Jonestown)

Monday August 22nd 12pm-1pm Leb. Co. Christian Ministries (250 S. 7th St, Lebanon)