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IRON COUNTY - The Senior Project Fresh program is aimed at helping older adults eat healthier as they age.
The program provides participants free nutrition education and $25 in coupons that can be exchanged for fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods sold at local farmer’s markets and roadside stands.
Residents who are aged 60 or older with a total household income of $27,861 or less for an individual, or $37,814 for a couple, are eligible to apply for the program. Residents who are aged 55 or older who belong to a Michigan federally recognized tribe or urban tribal group are also eligible. Applicants must live in Iron County to apply. If you are unable to make it, you may send a proxy in your place to collect and redeem your coupons.
Public sign up dates are the following; Wednesday, June 26 at Pleasant Valley Apartments/ Iron County Housing Commission in Crystal Falls at 10 a.m. and Thursday, July 11 at the Iron River Senior Center at 10 a.m.
If you have any further questions or are unable to make one of these dates but would still like to participate in the program, please email: hanse246@msu.edu.