Farmers market nutrition program benefit cards available for those 60 and older

WINSTON COUNTY - Seniors ages 60 or older are encouraged to apply for a benefit offered under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
 Each senior will receive a card with a total of $30 loaded on to it for use at any approved farmers market or approved roadside market.  The Haleyville Farmers Market is an approved market where seniors can spend their vouchers.
Eligible seniors must also have a monthly gross household income that does not exceed the following limits:
•  $2,096 for a household of one;
• $2,823 for a household of two;
• $3,552 for a household of three;
• $4,279 for a household of four;
• $5,006 for a household of five;
•  $5,735 for a household of six.  
Seniors must re-apply each year for this program.  For married couples, each spouse can apply.
 Seniors can apply by visiting the website, agi.alabama.gov/farmersmarket/
 Some seniors are not comfortable using the internet, but some may have family members who can help them apply.  Some seniors have said they had family members help them apply with the use of a smartphone connected to the internet.  If any senior does not have internet access or is not comfortable using a computer, they may call the Winston County Extension Office at (205) 489-5376 or the Double Springs Public Library at (205)489-2412, and the staff can take the application over the phone.
 The application only takes a few moments to complete, and just a few details such as name, address, race, date of birth, number of people living in household, gross household monthly income and telephone number are needed.  Completing an application does not guarantee receipt of Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits due to the fact that funds are limited.
 Seniors are encouraged to apply before April 30.