Distribution of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers will start in July this year after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced a delay in printing the vouchers.
As a result, the Beaver County Office on Aging cancelled distributions originally scheduled between June 20 and July 12.
Listed below are the current voucher distribution locations:
Tuesday, July 18 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Circle of Friends New Brighton
Madonna Hall at Holy Family Parish
1851 3rd Ave.
New Brighton, PA 15066
Thursday, July 20 – 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Ambridge Farmers Market
624 Park Road (parking lot near Route 65)
Ambridge, PA 15003
Friday, July 21 – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Circle of Friends Conway
305 11th St.
Conway, PA 15027
Saturday, July 22 – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Beaver Farmers Market
Beaver County Courthouse Parking Lot
810 4th St.
Beaver, PA 15009
Monday, July 24 – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Independence Township Community Center
104 School Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
Monday, July 24 – 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Beaver Falls Farmers Market
712 12th St. (Brodhead Apts. parking lot)
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Tuesday, July 25 – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sound the Alarm Ministries
1 Shekinah Way
Aliquippa PA 15001
Tuesday, July 25 – 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Chippewa Farmers Market
Chippewa United Methodist Church
2545 Darlington Road (Chippewa Twp.)
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Wednesday, July 26 – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church
2720 Brodhead Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
Friday, July 28 – 12 noon – 2:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus
838 Midland Ave.
Midland, PA 15059
Tuesday, August 1 – 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
New Brighton Farmers Market
Diamond Milling Co.
313 5th Ave.
New Brighton, PA 15066
Wednesday, August 2 – 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
City of Aliquippa building
581 Franklin Ave.
Aliquippa, PA 15001
- Age and residency: The program is for Beaver County residents age 60 and older by December 31, 2023.
- Income guidelines: 1 person – $26,973; two persons- $36,482
- Proxy Forms: If you are not physically able to get to a distribution site, you can designate a proxy to pick up your vouchers. An individual can be a proxy for up to four eligible older adults. Proxy forms must be completed correctly, signed by the eligible recipient as well as the proxy, and presented at the time of distribution. Proxy Forms can be picked up weekdays at Circle of Friends New Brighton, 1851 3rd Ave., New Brighton, between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; or at Center at the Mall, Rural King Corridor, 284 Beaver Valley Mall Blvd., Center Township, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays.
- How many vouchers does an individual receive?
An individual will receive a total of five $10 vouchers, a $50 value.
- When can vouchers be used?
Vouchers can be used through November 30, 2023.
- Where can vouchers be used?
Redeem vouchers at Farmers Markets in Beaver County or any other Pennsylvania county. You may select Pennsylvania grown fruits, vegetables and herbs for cooking or flavoring.
For questions about the program, contact Circle of Friends Senior Community Center
at 724-846-1959 or 724-869-4224, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.