The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Pilot Program will distribute coupons to an estimated 2,454 low-income seniors in Halifax, Northampton, Robeson, Wake, Columbus and Guilford counties. This program encourages low-income seniors to improve their diets, while providing additional markets for local growers. We are very excited to receive this grant money.
Seniors can buy fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables from farmers in their community.
Officials from DHHS will locate and distribute coupons to eligible seniors and conduct nutrition and education programs in participating counties.