The Senior Farmers 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.The purpose is to encourage older adults to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables from local growers who make their produce available at farmers markets throughout Pennsylvania.Eligibility requirements:You must be a Carbon County resident age 60 or older by Dec. 31, 2017. Total gross annual income must be at or below $22,311 for a one-person household or $30,044 for a two-person household. A couple is entitled to $20 each.You must show your driver's license or photo ID as proof of residence. Vouchers cannot be mailed.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 Schedule:All times are noon to 2 p.m.• June 5 at Lehighton Senior Center, 243 S 8th St., Lehighton• June 6 at Weatherly Senior Center, 335 Third St., Weatherly• June 8 at Nesquehoning Fire Company, 953 E Catawissa St., Nesquehoning• June 9 at Palmerton Senior Center, 501 Delaware Ave., Palmerton• June 13 at Jim Thorpe/Penn-Kidder Senior Center, Bear Creek Plaza, Route 903, Jim ThorpeFor those unable to come on these dates, and provided there are vouchers still available, there will be another distribution from noon to 2 p.m. June 15 at Lehighton Senior Center, 243 S. 8th St., Lehighton.