Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Address
1300 Kansas Ave Suite B
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1902
Description:
Beginning June 1 of each calendar year, qualifying seniors may apply for this federal nutrition assistance program at Barton County Health Department. Seniors will receive checks to purchase locally grown fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, and honey at a local farmers market from a state-licensed program farmer. Checks given to seniors must be used by Nov. 1 of the calendar year and seniors may receive checks only one time per season. Checks are on a first come, first served basis and only a limited number are available. Kansas Department of Health & Environment is the coordinating agency for the state of Kansas.
Hours:
9 am - 5 pm Mon; 8 am - 5 pm Tues, Wed, Fri; 8 am - 8 pm Thurs.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
September 6, 2023
Address Listings
Mailing (Primary)
1300 Kansas Ave Suite B
Great Bend, KS 67530
Physical
1300 Kansas Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
Contacts
Katelyn Sigler
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(620) 793-1902
Fax
(620) 793-1903
Legal Status:
Governmental
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Special Notes/Funding
Federal funding coordinated by KDHE.
Description
Beginning June 1 of each calendar year, qualifying seniors may apply for this federal nutrition assistance program at Barton County Health Department. Seniors will receive checks to purchase locally grown fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fresh herbs, and honey at a local farmers market from a state-licensed program farmer. Checks given to seniors must be used by Nov. 1 of the calendar year and seniors may receive checks only one time per season. Checks are on a first come, first served basis and only a limited number are available. Kansas Department of Health & Environment is the coordinating agency for the state of Kansas.
Hours
9 am - 5 pm Mon; 8 am - 5 pm Tues, Wed, Fri; 8 am - 8 pm Thurs.
Eligibility
Barton County seniors age 60 or older who meet federal income guidelines.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Application form.
Languages
English & Spanish.
Service Area
Barton County.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Barton County
- Barton County
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