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Food Bank of NCA partners with DHS for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas has announced a new partnership with the Arkansas Department of Human Services. The two entities are collaborating to provide the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to Baxter, Marion, Searcy, Boone and Newton counties.

Food Bank Chief Executive Officer Jeff Quick says while the partnership is new, the program itself is not.

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Those looking to participate in the program will need to be over the age of 60, and Quick says they also have to meet the income guideline of 185% of the poverty line.

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Signups are being accepted at the Mountain Home Farmers Market being held every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 to noon at the corner of Fifth and Shiras streets or at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas at 1042 Highland Circle weekdays from 8 to 5. Quick says there are other locations where area seniors can sign up for the program.

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To learn more about the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, contact the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas at 870-499-7565, or go to foodbanknca.org.

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