Somerville Cambridge Elder Services is providing farmers’ market coupons for eligible participants starting mid-July, 2020.

Coordinated through the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture, the program provides income eligible older adults with $25 in coupon vouchers to purchase locally grown produce at participating farmers’ markets.  Coupons can be used to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey.

For more information on how to receive the coupons, please call the Nutrition Department at Somerville Cambridge Elder Services at 617-628-2601.  Coupons are limited and available while supplies last.  If coupons run out, applicants may request to be put on a waiting list.

Coupon Information

• Coupons are accepted by participating farmers’ market stands. Look for a green and white sign that says “Farmers Market Coupons Accepted.” Many farmers’ markets also accept SNAP benefits (Food Stamps) and may even double the value.
• The total coupon book is worth $25, each coupon voucher is worth $2.50, no change can be given for voucher purchases.
• Coupons expire Oct. 31, 2020.
• One coupon book per eligible person each year.

Eligibility Guidelines

• Applicants must be 60 years or older, or under 60 disabled living in elderly housing with a Congregate meal program.
• Low income (at or below 185% poverty level, food stamps)
• Residents of Somerville and Cambridge only

USDA Non- Discrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.  

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture 
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 
1400 Independence Avenue, SW 
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 
(2)  fax: (202) 690-7442; or 
(3)  email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.