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Archive Home > 2009 > July > 15 > Program helps low-income seniors buy fresh produce

Program helps low-income seniors buy fresh produce

Qualifying Central Oregon residents likely already have received notices in the mail

By Inka Bajandas / The Bulletin
July 15, 2009

Low-income Central Oregon senior citizens can get help this summer from a federally funded program to buy fresh vegetables and fruits from local farmers markets and farm stands.

Under the program, known as the Oregon Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program, those who are eligible will get $30 worth....

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