Farmers Market Program

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

Unknown

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

555 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661

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;

Voice

(866) 800-1409

Adult Protective Services (APS) Hotline

Voice

(800) 252-8966

Senior HelpLine

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).

Eligibility

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

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

IL, United States

Agency info

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.