Shawano Farmers Market

EVERY SATURDAY IN 2010
FROM JUNE 20TH TO OCTOBER 9TH
CITY HALL PARKING LOT

SENIORS & DISABLED

It’s Farmers’ Market Voucher Time!
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What is the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)? The Senior FMNP offers eligible low-income seniors the opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs from certified farmers. The goals of the Senior FMNP are:

To provide fresh, nutritious, unprepared fruits, vegetables and herbs from farmers’ markets and roadside stands to low income seniors, and
To increase the consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding or aiding in the expansion of farmers’ markets and roadside stands.

Who is Eligible?

Shawano County Resident
Age 60 or above, or Native American age 55 years or above
Has a monthly household income of $1670 or less for one person or $2247 for two people (which would be185 percent of the federal poverty guideline).

How Does the Program Work? Enrolled seniors will receive vouchers worth $25 per household. These vouchers may be used to purchase locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs at approved farmers’ markets or roadside stands. A list of approved markets or roadside stands will be provided. These vouchers are good until October 31, 2009.

How Do I Get These Vouchers? Distribution sites are listed below. The number of vouchers is limited, so they will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Applicants may be required to provide proof of age and household income.

How Do I Get Vouchers If I Can’t Come to a Distribution Site? If you are homebound, or unable to get to a distribution site due to a disability, you may send a signed statement with your authorized representative stating this person has been designated to apply for certification on your behalf or request a standard proxy form from the Shawano County Aging and Disability Resource Center. Your representative may be required to provide your proof of age and your income.

How Do I Get More Information?
Contact Shawano County Aging and Disability Resource Center at 715-526-4700 or toll free within Shawano County at 1-866-526-2130 and ask to speak to Holly Konitzer.

* In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6383 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

You may download a copy of the Voucher Flyer here:

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Rural Transportation to Shawano Farmers Market

The fare is $4.00 roundtrip from anywhere in rural Shawano County. Call 526-4682 or our toll-free number, 1-866-526-2130, by noon of the Friday before the Saturday market day, to reserve your seat on the bus. The bus is primarily for the elderly and disabled; however, others may ride on a space available basis.

Note: A minimum of four riders is required in order to provide this service.

Sponsored by the Shawano County Aging Unit

607 E. Elizabeth Street
Shawano, WI 54166
Phone 526-4700