Free $ 40 to Purchase Farm Fresh Produce In Atlantic County, NJ

Atlantic County, New Jersey has announced a program that will directly assist certain residents, age 60 and older with $ 40 credits available to those who qualify.

WHAT CAN THE $ 40 VOUCHER BE USED FOR?

The $ 40 credit will be provided in the form of a voucher that can be used to purchase:

• fresh fruits.
• vegetables.
• herbs.

Redemption of the $ 40 credits will be available at participating local farmers markets, from June 1, 2025 through November 25, 2025.

This important program is being managed by the Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services.

WHO QUALIFIES?

Access and information will be provided for those ”who meet the age (60 and older) and income eligibility guidelines established by the state: annual gross income that does not exceed $2,413 per month or $28,953 per year for a single person and $3,261 per month or $39,128 annually for a couple.”

HOW TO GET THE $ 40 VOUCHERS?

According to Atlantic County Government:

Vouchers will be distributed in-person at select senior nutrition centers and senior facilities. A participating farmer will be in attendance on select dates. Applicants must provide identification, proof of income and proof of residency. Those who meet the requirements will receive a QR code with a $40 balance that can be used all at once or in multiple trips to participating farmers markets. QR codes are non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. A list of markets is available online at atlanticcountynj.gov.

VOUCHER DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE

The distribution will take place between the hours of 10:00 a.m  to 1:00 p.m., as follows:

• Tuesday, June 3 at the Leinweber Senior Center, Northfield.
• Thursday, June 5 at the Ventnor Senior Center.
• Wednesday, June 11 at the Galloway Senior Center.
• Thursday, June 12 at the Shalom House, Ventnor.
• Tuesday, June 17 at the Egg Harbor Township Senior Center.
• Thursday, June 19 at the Egg Harbor City Senior Center.
• Tuesday, June 24 at the Buena Senior Center Thursday, June 26 at Jeffries Towers, Atlantic City.
• Tuesday, July 8 at the Hammonton Senior Center.
• Thursday, July 10 at the Brigantine Senior Center.
• Tuesday, July 15 at Beron Jewish Older Adult Services, Atlantic City.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

You may call 1-888-426-9243 Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for more information.

Also, applications will not be available by phone until the week of July 21, 2025, if you are not available to attend one of the in-person events.

The County of Atlantic has advised that vouchers will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

SOURCE: Linda Gilmore - Chief of Staff to the Atlantic County Executuve & Public Information Officer for the County of Atlantic.