Beaufort Jasper EOC to distribute seniors farmer's market coupons

Seniors over the age of 60 who meet certain income requirements are eligible to receive up to $25 dollars in coupons to be used to buy fresh produce at local farmer’s markets.

Coupons can be picked up at the following times and locations:

▪ 9:30 a.m., June 2, Bluffton Senior Center, 61 Ulmer Road, Bluffton

▪ 10:30 a.m., June 7, Booker T. Washington Senior Center, 182 Booker T. Washington Rd, Yemassee

▪ 9:30 a.m., June 9, Burton Wells, 5 Middleton Rec. Dr., Beaufort, SC 29906 from

▪ 9:30 a.m., June 10, Port Royal Senior Center, 1408 Paris Ave., Port Royal,

▪ 9:30 a.m., June 14, St. Helena Senior Center, 6315 Jonathon Francis Road, St. Helena Island

Applications must be submitted in person and proof of identity and residence in Beaufort County is required in order to receive the free coupons.

For more information on the program and eligibility requirement, call Beaufort Jasper EOC at 843-255-7220.

This story was originally published June 1, 2016 at 9:16 AM with the headline "Beaufort Jasper EOC to distribute seniors farmer's market coupons."