Nutrition Program Benefits Seniors and Farmers

PUYALLUP, Wash. — More than 7,000 lower-income older adults in Washington state will benefit from farm-fresh fruits and vegetables again this summer, thanks to the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Seniors receive farmers’ market “checks” from the state Department of Social and Health Services to buy produce and Washington State University provides information about using the produce and it’s nutritional value.

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