Nutrition program for seniors to come in June

The Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) announces the opening of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program which provides eligible seniors with an $80 benefit card once a year to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs, and honey at participating farmers markets and farm stores from June 1 through October 31, 2025.

Participants must apply for the program each year. Benefit cards are distributed first come, first served until they are gone, and limited quantities are available. In order to qualify, one must be a resident of Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat, or Skamania Counties; be 60 years old or older (55+ for Native Americans or Alaska Natives); and have income below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level ($28,953 annually or $2,413 monthly Income for household of one, $39,128 annually or $3,261 monthly income for household of two). For larger households, add $848 for each additional person.

To find out how to apply, contact your area service provider. Application periods vary for each provider. Please contact Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services at 360-795-8630.

AAADSW connects older adults, adults with disabilities and family caregivers to a full range of community resources designed to offer choice, improve quality of life and respect independence.

Committed to helping its community’s adults live and age well, AAADSW serves adults in Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Skamania and Klickitat counties. Requests for information, assistance and general inquiries may be directed to (360) 735-5720. To learn more, visit http://www.HelpingEders.org.