(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Connections Area Agency on Aging reports vouchers are available for the Senior Farmer’s Market program. Seniors meeting income requirements can obtain vouchers that they can use at participating area Farmers Markets to buy $50.00 worth of fresh, locally grown produce.

To request an application call 800-432-9209 and leave a message with you name and phone number.  All calls will be returned within five business days of the order being received.  Applications will then be mailed out every Thursday with an addressed return envelope.  Once Connections officials receive completed applications, vouchers will be mailed out to applicant.  Please note applications not completed will not receive vouchers until all information is provided.

Program Criteria:

• Must be at least 60 years of age or older.
• Annual income must be less than
  $26,973  for Individual, Single Senior applicants,  or $36,482 for Married couples.

When a staff member returns your call, please indicate whether you are applying as an individual or a married couple.

Outline of Process: This method is the only way to obtain Farmers’ Market vouchers in 2023.

• Applications available by phone only.
• Applications will be mailed with a return envelope.
• Applications must be complete before vouchers are mailed out.
• Applications are on a first come first serve basis.
• Walk-in’s will not be accepted at Connections’ senior centers or office locations.