Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Begins In Mercer County

PRINCETON, NJ — Mercer County's Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program is back.

The county will provide fresh-produce checks to eligible county adults that will help them buy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farm stands, Executive Brian M. Hughes announced.

This year, each person will receive five $6 checks for a total of $30 that are valid until Nov. 30. Checks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

“The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program offers older adults an increased opportunity to make nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables a part of their daily eating choices,” Hughes said in a statement.

“It also helps the older adult who may be struggling financially to get the most for their money.”

To be eligible, a single person’s income must not exceed $23,606 per year or $1,968 monthly. A couple’s income must not exceed $31,894 per year or $2,658 monthly.

In order to keep families safe during the pandemic, Staff from the Mercer County Office on Aging have had to change the process for receiving checks. Call 609-989-6661 and speak with a staff member or leave a message with your phone number so staff can return the call.

To apply, residents need the following documents:

• Provide name and address to verify you live in Mercer County
• State date of birth to verify you are 60 years and older
• Verify that your income is within the eligibility qualifications