Farmers Market Program - Illinois Department Of Aging - Chicago Office

555 West Monroe Street, Suite 1500-S, Chicago, IL 60661

Eligibility

Seniors who are at least 60 years old and need better nutrition; Low income requirements apply

Hours

Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm

(866) 800-1409

Voice - Adult Protective Services (APS) Hotline

(800) 252-8966

Voice

https://ilaging.illinois.gov/programs/farmersmarket.html

[email protected]

Languages

Spanish, English

Application process

Contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for more information. You can call the Senior HelpLine to locate your Area Agency on Aging (AAA).

Fees

Free

Service area

Description

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program promotes the routine consumption of fruits and vegetables as a part of the daily diet. Checks for seniors are distributed at local senior facilities through the cooperation of the Illinois Department on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. These checks can be redeemed for fresh fruits and vegetables at local farmers' markets in (37) counties.

Date of Last Formal Update

02/03/2025

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

What's Here

Food Vouchers

Providing organization

Illinois Department On Aging

The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.