Maine Senior Farmshare Program...Farmers' Market Version!
We are thrilled to now be offering a farmers' market version of the Maine Senior Farmshare Program (MSFP), which provides $50 in free vouchers to income-eligible seniors!
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Stop by the Market Information Booth to enroll or learn more.
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Enrollment applications are available at the Market Information Booth, or click here to fill one out before you arrive. Applications must be submitted to the Market Information Booth in order to enroll in the program and receive vouchers.
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Here's how MSFP works:
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Income-eligible people ages 60* and older can sign up to receive $50 in (free) vouchers to spend on fruits, vegetables, and honey- from any of our farm vendors!
To be eligible, you must:
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Be a Maine resident
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Be 60 years old or older (55 years old or older for Native Americans)
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Meet the 2023 Income Guidelines, with a gross income at or below: $27,861/per year for a one person household; or $37,814/per year for a two-person household
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Free transportation to market is available monthly, for eligible seniors, through the City of Portland's 62+ Club. The next available date for transportation is July 10th. You must first enroll with the City of Portland to join the 62+ Club, and then sign up for their monthly scheduled trip to our farmers' market. Please reach out to the 62+ Club at (207) 808-5400 or visit their website for more information.
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You may only sign up once per season. If you are already signed up for Senior FarmShare with a farm for 2024, you cannot enroll with a farmers’ market this year.
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Thank you to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) and the Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets (MFFM) for making this happen!
Learn more:
MFFM's website and DACF's website
Please help us spread the word about this amazing program!