The Senior Farmer's Market Program will be offered again this year to eligible Carbon County Senior Citizens age 60 and over.

This program is made possible through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Food Distribution.The Carbon County Area Agency on Aging staff will be distributing $20 in vouchers, free to eligible seniors for the purpose of encouraging older adults to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables from local growers who make their produce available at farmers markets.Eligibility requirements:You must be a Carbon County resident age 60 or older by Dec. 31. Total gross annual income must be at or below $21,978 for a one person household and $29,637 for a two person household. A couple is entitled to $20 each.Proof of age and residency is required by showing your driver's license or photo ID. If you cannot go to the distribution sites, a representative can pick up the vouchers for you as long as the representative brings a completed proxy form signed by you. A proxy form is needed for those picking up for their spouse as well. Proxy forms are available in advance at all five senior centers and the Area Agency on Aging (800-441-1315).Distribution dates and locations are:All times are noon to 2 p.m.:Friday at Lehighton Senior Center, 243 S. Eighth St., Lehighton.Monday at Weatherly Senior Center, 335 Third St., WeatherlyTuesday at Nesquehoning Fire Company, 953 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning.Thursday at Jim Thorpe/Penn-Kidder Senior Center, Bear Creek Plaza, Route 903, Jim Thorpe.June 13 at Palmerton Senior Center, 501 Delaware Ave., Palmerton.For those unable to be present on those dates, and provided there are vouchers still available, an additional distribution from noon to 2

p.m.June 17 at Lehighton Senior Center, 243 S. Eighth St. Lehighton.