Hunger Task Force kicking off voucher program for seniors in Milwaukee County
Hunger Task Force will accept applications at four drive-thru events, online and by mail-in for the annual distribution of seniors farmers market vouchers. The second in-person drive-thru event was Friday, July 7,at Abundant Faith Church of Integrity, 7830 W. Good Hope Road
The Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Program provides low-income seniors with $25 in vouchers that can be used to purchase eligible foods at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and community- supported agriculture programs. Seniors aged 60 and older (55 years or older for American Indians) who are Milwaukee County residents and meet the income eligibility requirements are encouraged to attend one of the drive-thru events or fill out the application online and have the voucher mailed to their home.
“The senior farmers market vouchers is a program seniors have come to expect in the summer months because it is so exciting to have support buying fresh, healthy, in-season produce at your local farmers market,” said Sherrie Tussler, Executive Director of Hunger Task Force. “We hope to help a record amount of seniors this year as food and gas prices continue to rise, making it difficult for seniors to afford healthy food options on a fixed income.”
Hunger Task Force is the administrator of the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program for Milwaukee County and has nearly 4,000 vouchers available to distribute. This year’s senior farmers market vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last and one set of vouchers is available per household.
Seniors interested in the Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Program can print out the online application at www.HungerTaskForce.org/seniors and bring a government- issued ID to one of the following locations:
Another distribution event is scheduled for Thursday, July 13, at the Wilson Park Senior Center.
