March 28, 2012
Free Local Fresh Produce Available for Eligible Maine Seniors
Maine Senior FarmShare enrollment begins
AUGUSTA, Maine—Eligible Maine seniors once again will be able to get free, fresh produce this growing season from local Maine farms.
For the 12th year, eligible Maine seniors can sign up for the Maine Senior FarmShare Program, under the Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, starting immediately, according to Department officials. Qualified participants will be able to receive $50 of fresh produce during the season from local farms.
To qualify for a Senior FarmShare, a participant must be a Maine resident, at least 60 years old, and have a household income of not more than 185 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines ($20,147/individual; $27,214/two-person household).
The Department administers the Maine Senior FarmShare Program in collaboration with other agencies and organizations, including the Maine Nutrition Network; University of Maine Cooperative Extension; and Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Elder Services.
Seniors can contact the Area Agency on Aging at 877-353-3771 to find a participating farmer. The list of participating farmers is also available on the Internet at http://www.getrealmaine.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/home.showpage/pageID/77/index.htm
With questions, or for more information, contact Julie Waller, Program Manager, Maine Senior FarmShare Program, 207-287-7526, julie.a.waller@maine.gov.
For more information about the Maine Senior FarmShare Program, go to http://www.getrealmaine.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/home.showpage/pageID/77/index.htm
For more information about the Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, go to http://www.maine.gov/agriculture/index.shtml
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