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2 days ago
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Centre County to distribute farmers market vouchers for seniors after delay
Distribution of farmers market vouchers for seniors will start this week in Centre County following some uncertainty about the timeline due to federal funding delays. The vouchers, which are offered annually through the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program run by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, were scheduled to be distributed starting Monday. But when the Centre County Office of Aging didn't receive the vouchers last week, they announced that distribution would be delayed until further notice. The program for income-eligible seniors was affected as federal funding continues to undergo reappropriations, county officials said last week. Centre County Office of Aging Director Quentin Burchfield said Tuesday that the vouchers arrived sooner than the Department of Agriculture told him they would, meaning that distribution could start as soon as possible. 'We were informed last week that there was going to be a two-week delay on the vouchers because [the department] had to repackage them, because they were sending out less than what they anticipated. As it turns out though, we did get them this week,' Burchfield said. The county only received 5,315 of the 7,000 vouchers requested, Burchfield said, urging residents to 'not wait until the last minute,' to get the first, come, first served vouchers. Last year, about 100 vouchers were left unused. Centre County residents who will be 60 years or older by Dec. 31, 2025 can receive up to five vouchers worth $5 each, as long as they have a valid drivers license or ID and meet income eligibility requirements. For a one-person household, the minimum income requirement is $28,953; for a two-person household it's $39,128; for a three-person household it's $49,303; and for a four-person household, it's $59,478. Distributions will take place at the following times and places: From 10 a.m. to noon, June 4, at the Madisonburg Senior Center From 9 a.m. to noon, June 5, at the Philipsburg YMCA From 10 a.m. to noon, June 10, at the Snow Shoe Senior Center From 10 a.m. to noon, June 12, at the Centre Hall Senior Center From 9:30-11:30 a.m., June 16, at the Centre Region Senior Center The vouchers will also be distributed from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Willowbank Building on June 4-6, in rooms 144, 116 and 144 again, respectively. Those who have questions about about the voucher program in Centre County can call the Office of Aging at 814-355-6716 or visit the program's website.
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3 days ago
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Centre County to begin distributing farmers' market vouchers following funding delays
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Centre County Office of Aging announced that the 2025 Farmers' Market Voucher Program will soon start distributing vouchers. The Office of Aging recently announced that the vouchers were originally scheduled for Monday, June 2, but were delayed until further notice due to the funding delays. The annual summer program known as the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program is run by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA). However, the Office of Aging says that on Monday, June 2, they received the vouchers and will start distributing them soon. 'We were told by the Department of Agriculture that there would be a two-week delay in the vouchers. However, when we came in this morning, the vouchers were actually here. So we are preparing right now to be able to distribute them,' Director of the Office of Aging Quentin Burchfield said. Centre County residents who are 60 and older and who meet income guidelines are eligible for the vouchers. Each person gets five vouchers worth $5 each. This year, with uncertainty of funding, the county was given fewer vouchers than usual. 'We got about 74%. So, this year we will have less to distribute. This was the first impact that we've had as far as, with any of our programs,' Burchfield said. Centre County Office of Aging will be handing out vouchers at the following locations: Wednesday, June 4, Madisonburg Senior Center, 10 a.m. to Noon Thursday, June 5, Philipsburg YMCA, 9 a.m. to Noon Tuesday, June 10, Snow Show Senior Center, 10 a.m. to Noon Thursday, June 12, Centre Hall Senior Center, 10 a.m. to Noon Monday, June 16, Centre Region Senior Center, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Centre County farmer's market voucher distribution delayed
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Centre County Commissioners announced that farmers' market vouchers are being delayed as federal funding continues to undergo reappropriations. The vouchers were originally scheduled for Monday, June 2, but have been delayed until further notice due to the funding delays. The annual summer program known as the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program is run by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA). In a memo sent by the PDA, the cause of the delay was detailed. Although it was approved in mid-March of 2025, there was little additional guidance or timelines regarding the release of funds. Two consequences of the funding delays have been identified. First, fewer vouchers will beavailable for distribution through each senior agency. In this case, the Centre County Office ofAging will be receiving only about 74% of the vouchers the County requested. Second, voucher deliveries will be delayed. The Centre County Office of Aging was scheduledto begin distributing farmers' market vouchers beginning on Monday, June 2, though the start date has been delayed. As of now, the start of the Farmers' Market Voucher distribution event has been delayeduntil further notice. Centre County residents can tune into the Board of Commissioners onTuesday, June 3, at 10 am for updates on this program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-05-2025
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Fresh produce vouchers available for qualifying South Carolinians 60 years or older
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) — A seasonal food assistance program that provides low-income, older adults with access to fresh fruits and vegetables returns to South Carolina counties next month. The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), a USDA program administered by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, allows qualifying adults aged 60 or older to obtain vouchers to purchase fresh produce from authorized farmers' markets. Eligible participants will receive $50, in the form of five $10 checks, to use during the season at participating locations throughout the state's 46 counties. To qualify, an individual must reside in the state and have a total household income below 185% of the federal poverty level. That would equal an income of less than about $59,500 for a family of four, for example, according to figures from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Applications must be completed in person at designated locations in their county of residence. A photo ID is required to pick up SFMNP checks. All checks must be redeemed before October 15, 2025. You can find more information about the program and how to apply here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
