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Senior
farmers market coupons available Thursday
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[July 01, 2008]
SPRINGFIELD -- People 60 years
of age and older who meet income guidelines are eligible for free
coupons to be used to purchase $21 worth of fresh fruits and
vegetables at the Latham Park farmers market in Lincoln. Coupon
booklets may be obtained at The Oasis, 501 Pulaski St. in Lincoln,
beginning Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coupons are available
while supplies last and are limited to one booklet per person per
season. Participants are required to complete an application to
receive the coupons.
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Maximum annual income is $19,240 for a single-person household and
$25,900 for a household of two. For each additional household
member, $6,600 is added. This popular program is made available by
the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Department of
Human Services.
For more information, call the Area Agency on Aging at 787-9234
or 1-800-252-2918.
Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland is a nonprofit planning and
administrative agency designated by the Illinois Department on Aging
to develop and coordinate programs and support services for people
60 years and older and family caregivers to help them live more
independent, active and dignified lives.
[Text from file received from the Area
Agency on Aging for Lincolnland]
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