WIC - Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
 
Contact Information
NJ WIC State Office at 609-292-9560

Division of Family Health Services
The Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O. Box 364
Trenton, NJ 08625-0364
Web site
 
Hours of Service
Varies with each local county office of Aging
 
How to Apply

Information on how to apply can be obtained through your local Office on Aging. For list of local county Offices on Aging, please call toll free number 1-866-446-5942 or the NJ WIC State Office at 609-292-9560; or visit the New Jersey Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Web page.

 
Parent Organization
The Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O. Box 364
Trenton, NJ 08625-0364

Contact Information
Jean Malloy
609-292-9560
e-mail
 
Program Description
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides eligible low-income seniors with coupons to purchase fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables and fresh cut herbs from certified farmers, and roadside stands.  The Program reinforces the importance of using locally grown produce and expands the awareness and use of the local farmers.  The program also promotes the financial growth of local farmers..

Eligible senior participants receive:
Six $5 checks to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and fresh cut herbs from June to November 30.
 
Fees
None
 

Eligibility
General Requirements:
At least 60 years old
Live in New Jersey
 
Income Requirements:
Have an annual household income at or below $20,036 per individual or $26, 955 per couple. (The income guidelines are effective from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010)
 
Areas Served
All counties
 
Language Translation Services
Translation services available
 
Program Web Site Address
http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/farmermktsenior.shtml