Farmers' markets eligible for nutrition program

The Nebraska Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program provides low-income senior citizens with coupons to purchase fresh produce and honey at Nebraska Farmers' markets and roadside stands.

To be eligible, participants must be 60 years of age or older. The income limits are: single household's gross income cannot exceed $20,035.50; a two-person household's gross income cannot exceed $26,954.50. Older adults wanting to be considered for the program must provide documentation showing age and income eligibility at the time of registration.

For more information, contact Sue Chipman at the Heritage Senior Center, (308) 345-1760.