West Chester, Pa (May 12, 2025) – State Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding eligible Chester County seniors that they can now apply to receive coupons for free locally grown fruits and vegetables through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
“As the weather warms up and fresh, locally grown produce becomes more readily available, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is here to help area seniors access nutritious food options,” said Comitta, who serves on the Senate Aging and Youth Committee. “I encourage all eligible residents to apply to this program, support our local farmers, and take advantage of the fresh Pennsylvania produce available at farmers’ markets in Chester County.
Each eligible senior may receive five $5 checks that can be used to purchase fresh Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables at approved farmer’s markets. Checks may be redeemed between June 1 and November 30, 2025.
To qualify you must be aged 60 years or older (or turn 60 by 12/31/2025) and meet household income eligibility guidelines. For a one-person household, total income cannot exceed $28,953. For a two-person household, total income cannot exceed $39,128.
Applications can be found on the Chester County Department of Aging Services website at chesco.org/5537/Farmers-Market-Program or by calling Senator Comitta’s district office at 610-692-2112.
Completed applications can be emailed to mwebb@chesco.org or mailed to Chester County Department of Aging Services 601 Westtown Road, Suite 320, West Chester, PA 19380.
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