The York County Area Agency on Aging, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, will distribute fruit and vegetable vouchers to qualifying seniors both in-person and by mail. Eligible seniors can receive vouchers to buy fresh fruit and vegetables grown in Pennsylvania.

There are income limits to be eligible for the vouchers. Household annual income limits are $25,142 per year or $2,095 per month for one person; $33,874 per year or $2,823 per month for two people; and $42,606 per year or $3,550 per month for three people.

Qualifying seniors must be York County residents and be age 60 by Saturday, Dec. 31. Both spouses may receive vouchers if their total combined income is within the income requirements. Recipients can only receive the vouchers once in the 2022 program year. Seniors living in a nursing home, personal care home, or any residential facility where meals are provided are ineligible to receive vouchers.

Vouchers will be distributed from June to Thursday, Sept. 15, at various locations throughout York County and by mail. No vouchers will be distributed at the York County Area Agency on Aging office. Vouchers will be redeemable at participating Pennsylvania farmers markets from Wednesday, June 1, through Wednesday, Nov. 30.

A completed application is required to receive the vouchers. Applications can be picked up at the York County Area Agency on Aging, 100 W. Market St., York, or at any participating York County senior center. To download an application, visit http://www.ycaaa.org and select Programs & Services, followed by Health & Wellness. Readers may also call 717-771-9610 or email aging@yorkcountypa.gov to request that an application be mailed to them.