Eligible Chester County seniors may apply to receive vouchers for free locally grown fruits and vegetables through the Pennsylvania Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).

Each senior may receive five vouchers for purchasing fresh Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables at approved farmers markets. The vouchers may be redeemed through Monday, Nov. 30.

To qualify, people must be age 60 years or older, or they must turn 60 by Thursday, Dec. 31, and they must meet household income eligibility guidelines. For a one-person household, total income cannot exceed $29,526. For a two-person household, total income cannot exceed $40,034.

To obtain a copy of the application form, email mwebb@chesco.org. Forms must be returned before Tuesday, Sept. 15, to the aforementioned email address or by mail. For more information, contact the previously noted email address or visit http://www.pa.gov/agencies/pda/food/food-assistance/farmers-market-nutrition-programs.

More than 979 farmers participate in the SFMNP in Pennsylvania. To locate a market that accepts SFMNP vouchers, visit http://www.pameals.pa.gov/public/farmmarketsearch. Community members may also look for the white SFMNP signs for participating vendors at markets and stands.