Published July 04. 2013 12:00AM
Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Service employees are distributing Farmers Market Nutrition program vouchers to eligible senior citizens.
Vouchers are available to county residents age 60 or older whose total gross household income is not more than $21,257 for a single person and $28,694 for married couples.
Proof of age and residency must be provided.
Proxy forms can be obtained by calling the Information and Referral Unit at 610-782-3200.
A single person is eligible to receive four $5 vouchers and couples eight $5 vouchers one time only.
A list of local farmers markets where vouchers may be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables will be provided.
Vouchers must be used by Nov. 30.
Vouchers will be distributed 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Lehigh County Government Center's Information and Referral Lobby, 17 S. 7th St., Allentown, while supplies last. Enter at 7th Street entrance.