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Updated: 9:54 PM Jul 9, 2010
NEW INFO: Farmers' Market Vouchers Now Available
The state Department of Agriculture says seniors can start signing up for produce vouchers.
Posted: 9:54 PM Jul 9, 2010Reporter: The Associated Press; Brad Myers; Bill Murray Email Address: Brad.Myers@wsaz.com |
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP & WSAZ) -- The state Department of Agriculture says seniors can start signing up for produce vouchers.
The agency says the $20 vouchers can be used to buy vegetables and fruit at farmers markets around the state. The U.S. government has given the state $520,000 for the program this year.
Demand was so great Friday in Huntington that nearly 75 people had shown up within an hour. More than 550 vouchers have already been passed out through the Cabell County Community Services Organization.
The Agriculture Department says people who would like to participate can sign up at senior centers. The agency says you have to be at least 60 and meet income requirements to qualify.
EXTRA INFO:
In Cabell County, vouchers can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the following locations:
- Monday, July 12th- Milton Senior Center
- Tuesday, July 13th-Underwood Senior Center
- Wednesday, July 14th- Salt Rock Senior Center
- Thursday, July 15th- Barboursville Library
- Friday, July 16th- Greenbottom Community Center
- Tuesday, July 19th- West Senior Center
Latest Comments
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jul 13, 2010 at 05:05 PM
The list is correct, they do give out watermelons, peaces, etc. I hope the Seniors enjoy!
Posted by: jt
on Jul 12, 2010 at 08:07 PM
Why can't watermellons, peaches. etc be purchased?? The list provided with vouchers list these as eligible foods?? something change since print time?
Posted by: WahooVouchers
on Jul 12, 2010 at 04:14 PM
AintBuyinIt: its actually $20, and it may not seem like a lot, cause Im sure your so wealthy, there is alot of Seniors that are on a fixed budgeted income and they are thrilled to get the help. and to Sheila, arent watermelon and peaches fruit ? Maybe since these are vegetable vouchers, you can only get vegetables
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