(Chelsea Update would like to thank Christian Calaguas for the information in this story.)
Both Senior Market Bucks and Senior Project Fresh are happening this summer at the Chelsea Farmers Markets.
A registration event for both programs will take place Tuesday, July 19, from 11:45 am to 12:45 pm at the Chelsea Senior Center, 512 Washington St.
Coupon booklets will be available while supplies last.
For both programs, you must be a Washtenaw County resident and 60 years of age or older.
Senior Market Bucks: no income requirement. Coupons can be used on Michigan-grown foods, including fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, yogurt, meat, poultry, fish and honey. Foods not mentioned in the above list are not eligible. Non-food items cannot be purchased with Senior Market Bucks. No change is permitted. As in previous years, booklets in the summer contain 10 coupons, each coupon worth $1.
For more information about Senior Market Bucks, contact Christian Calaguas at 734-593-5281 or [email protected]
Senior Project Fresh: income qualifying individuals can get $25 in Senior Project Fresh coupons to buy locally-grown fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets.
For more information about Senior Project Fresh, contact Tedi Milgrom at 734-544-3078 or [email protected]
You may use coupons and cash together for a purchase. Last day to use either coupons is Oct. 31, 2022.
