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May 19, 2023

Farmers Market Benefit Cards Available to Eligible Seniors Beginning May 22

Beginning Monday, May 22, 2023, the Skagit County Senior Services Program will have a limited number of Farmers Market Benefit Cards available for Skagit County seniors, age 60 years or older (55+ if Native American/Alaska Native), who meet certain income requirements. To be eligible for benefits, you must meet the following income limit requirements:

• $26,973 annually or $2,248 monthly income for individuals
• $36,482 annually or $3,040 monthly income for couples

Each eligible person will receive up to $80 in benefits to be used at any approved Skagit County Farmers Market. Vouchers will be available while supplies last and given on a first come/first-served basis, with one benefit card available per person.

Eligible seniors can pick up their benefit card at the following locations:

• Monday, May 22, 2023
  Burlington Senior Center from 10:30 to 11:30 am
  Mount Vernon Senior Center from 1:00 to 2:00 pm

• Tuesday, May 23, 2023
  Sedro-Woolley Senior Center from 10:30 to 11:30 am
  Mount Vernon Vintage Apartments from 1:00 to 2:00 pm

• Friday, May 26, 2023
  Mount Vernon Manor from 10:30 to 11:30 am

• Tuesday, May 30, 2023
  Anacortes Senior Activity Center from 1:00 to 2:00 pm
  
  
• Thursday, June 1, 2023
  East County Resource Center (Concrete) from 1:00 to 2:00 pm
  
  
• Tuesday, June 6, 2023
  Mount Vernon Salem Village from 1:00 to 2:00 pm

For questions, please contact Renee Corcoran, Skagit County Public Health Senior Services Program Manager at (360) 416-1511. Please note – you must be willing to fill out paperwork with your contact information and sign an affidavit acknowledging you meet eligibility requirements to receive benefits.

For additional information about the Skagit County Senior Services Program, visit www.skagitcounty.net/seniors or call (360) 416-1500.