Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program | Lorain County Office On Aging

534 Abbe Road South, Elyria, OH 44035

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

Serves Lorain County residents 60 years of age or older at the time of the application with an annual income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Required documents

- Must complete an application. - Proof of age. - Proof of residency.

Hours

Farmers markets hours vary. The program operates from June through October each year. Applications are accepted and funds are distributed on a first come, first served basis.

(440) 326-4800

Voice

https://www.lcooa.org

[email protected]

Languages

None.

Application process

Call the office during regular office hours for more information.

Fees

- No fee. - $50 is loaded on a debit card following completing of application.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio

Description

Provides older adults with $50 redeemable for fresh locally-grown produce and herbs at area farmers markets and roadside stands. Participants receive a debit card with $50 loaded on it coupons valid through November. Program is administered by the State of Ohio; Lorain County Office on Aging (LCOOA) can assist with completion of application but no not determine eligibility.

Data provided by

211 Summit

What's Here

Older Adults Food Vouchers

Providing organization

Lorain County Office On Aging

Offers a variety of programs for older adults including assisted transportation, support services, specialized information and referral, nutrition services, medication information, health promotion, kinship care, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Senior Years Newspaper.