The Senior Farmers’ Market Program provides eligible seniors with checks to purchase produce grown in Pennsylvania. This program, which is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, provides eligible individuals four $5.00 checks to use at any participating Farmers’ Market to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. The checks can be used from June 1 until November 30.   View Sign-up Schedule and Locations (pdf) View Satellite Location Sign-up Schedule Westmoreland County Participating Markets (pdf) Interactive Search for Markets (by county, address, zip with maps)

Examples of proof are:

Driver's license Photo identification card Birth certificate

AAA Transportation Card Utility receipts

Social Security and Medicare cards are not acceptable forms of identification.

Residents of Personal Care Homes, Domiciliary Care Homes and Convents are not eligible.

Homebound individuals may have someone apply for them with the required documentation of age and residency, as well as a completed proxy form. The proxy form will be available at the sign-up sites and the Area Agency on Aging office. The form requires both the signature of the senior and the individual picking up the checks; therefore, the proxy form needs completed prior to receiving the vouchers. Power of Attorney (POA’s) also must complete a proxy form

You must be 60 years or older (as of December 31 of the current year), a Westmoreland County resident, and meet income guidelines (up to $22,459 per year for a single person and $30451 per year for a couple). Income of all individuals residing in a household must be considered. There is a one-time sign-up per season.

Tips for Using Farmer's Market Vouchers:

1. There is one-time sign-up per year
2. Vouchers can be used in an combination of $5.00 increments. You can use one at a time, all at one time or however you choose.
3. Vouchers can only be accepted at Farmer's Markets displaying a sign indicating the vendor is a FMNP participant. Vouchers cannot be used at grocery stores.
4. You must sign-up in the county you live-in. However, the vouchers can be used anywhere in the state
5. You will not receive change from the vouchers, therefore you may want to spend as close to $5.00 (or whatever amount you're spending) or a little over and pay the difference.
6. Vouchers cannot be used to purchase baked goods.
7. Do not sign the front of the checks until you are at the Farmer's Market ready to use them. Never sign the back of the check. This is for the vendor.
8. Vouchers only valid until November 30.