SnoCo program helps seniors obtain free fresh produce

EVERETT — Applications are open for low-income seniors to receive one free $80 benefit card to purchase fruits and vegetables from Snohomish County farmers markets, farm stores and farm stands, a press release said.

The Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program is available on a first-come, first-served basis up to available funding to non-Native American Snohomish County residents age 60 and older, and Native Americans 55 and older by June 30. For income eligibility information or to apply online, visit snohomishcountywa.gov/1036.

The county will only consider applications received by 4 p.m. on May 7.

The program helped over 3,000 low-income seniors in 2025, Human Services Department administration Supervisor Cole Caplan said in the release. It is a “vital resource for low-income older adults, and also expands the use of local farmers markets, farm stands, and community-supported agriculture programs.”

https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/08/snoco-program-helps-seniors-obtain-free-fresh-produce/