RSVP offers farmers market coupons for Carson City seniors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 4:15pm
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, also known as RSVP, has free farmers market coupons for Carson City low-income seniors through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
The senior nutrition program is a cooperative effort provided by RSVP, the USDA, Nevada Department of Agriculture and the State of Nevada Division for Aging and Disability Services.
“RSVP distributes these coupons to ensure that low income seniors, who may not be able to afford fresh produce, have the opportunity to enjoy the bounty of the farmers markets," said RSVP executive director Susan Haas. "Our goal is to increase consumption of healthy locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh unprocessed herbs, and honey, which all supplement the nutritional needs of seniors.”
On Friday, June 10 coupon booklets will be distributed at the Carson City Community Center, Bob Boldrick Theater lobby, 851 E. William Street, from 9 a.m. to noon or until the coupons are gone.
Seniors can receive one coupon booklet per season and must meet income and residence guidelines. Each coupon book contains 15, $2 coupons for a total of $30 that can be used at the Carson City Farmers Market.
The market is open every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 3rd and Curry Street. Coupons may be used at any other Nevada Farmers Market displaying the appropriate signage. Once the booklets are claimed, they cannot be replaced if lost or damaged.
To qualify for coupons seniors must be 60 or older and have an income that does not exceed $21,775 annually, $1,815/month, for a household of 1 or $29,471 annually, $2,456/month, for a household of two people. RSVP is able to give one set of coupons per person.
Seniors will need to present a Nevada ID or a Nevada driver’s license showing a Carson City residence in order to receive coupons and must sign the self-certification form at the distribution site. Non-senior friends or family members may pick up the coupon booklet for a homebound senior but will need to have the senior’s identification and a note authorizing them to receive the coupons.
For more information about this program, or to find out about RSVP services for seniors, please contact RSVP at (775) 687-4680 ext 0.
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