Program touts fresh vegetables

The Farmers Market Senior Nutrition Program for 2006 is under way and, as in previous years, will provide $30 in vouchers this upcoming July and August ($15 for each month), which will be redeemable for fresh produce at the Warren County Farmers Market.

The program is beneficial because it provides seniors a way to supplement their diets with fresh vegetables and produce, Senior Center director Cheryl Mingle says.

The Senior Center will be signing up senior citizens for this program beginning May 22. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

? Must be age 60 and older

? Must have an income of $1,062 per month or less for 1 person, or $1,430 per month for 2 people

Applicants must bring 3 items:

? Proof of ID (only need one) ? driver?s License, Social Security card, medical card, photo ID card

? Proof of residency (only need one) ? driver?s license or rent receipt, mail, utility bill or receipt

? Proof of income (only need one) ? monthly bank statement, Social Security card and/or SSI Statement.

Vouchers will be issued June 22-23 at the Warren County Health Department. For more information, and to make a May/June appointment, call 473-6559.