A sampling from a previous farmers market in Carson City.
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Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc. has free Farmers Market coupons for Carson City low income seniors through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
“RSVP has only 350 booklets to distribute in Carson City and we want to make sure that all seniors who qualify will be able to enjoy the abundance of fresh produce while supporting our local famers,” said Molly Walt, CEO.
Monday, RSVP will distribute coupon booklets at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Each household may receive only one coupon booklet and must meet income and residence guidelines. Eligible seniors will receive $45 in coupons redeemable at the local Farmers’ Markets in Carson City or coupons may be used at any other Nevada Farmers Market displaying the appropriate signage.
The Farmers Market, 412 N. Stewart St., takes place every Saturday through Oct. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Once the booklets are claimed, they cannot be replaced if lost or damaged. Eligible seniors can use the coupons through Sept. 30.
To qualify for coupons, you must be a Nevada resident, 60 years of age or older, and must have an income that does not exceed $23,828 annually ($1,986/month) for a household of one or $32,227 annually ($2,686/month) for a household of two.
Following the distribution of coupons from the Carson City Senior Center, any coupon books remaining will be available at the RSVP office, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 6. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
You will need to present a Nevada ID or a Nevada driver’s license showing a Carson City residence to receive coupons and must sign the self-certification form at the distribution site. Non-senior friends or family members may pick up the coupon booklet for a homebound senior but will need to have the senior’s identification and a note authorizing them to receive the coupons.
For information about this program, or to find out about RSVP services for seniors, contact RSVP at 775-687-4680 ext. 2, or visit www.nevadaruralrsvp.org.
