July 6, 2026 -- A second round of distribution of the popular Farmers Market Vouchers has been scheduled by the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging Department for mid-July.

Staff will be passing out the vouchers to area residents at one market site and two community centers.

The schedule is as follows:

Saturday, July 11: South Side Farmers Market, 526 Cedar Ave., Scranton, 10 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, July 14: Taylor Senior Community Center, 700 South Main St., Taylor, 9 a.m. to noon
Thursday, July 16: Throop Senior Community Center, 500 Sanderson Ave., Throop, 9 a.m. to noon

Under the program, each eligible senior can receive up to five $5 vouchers that can be redeemed at participating farmers markets and farm stands for fresh fruit and produce.

To qualify for the voucher program, individuals must be Lackawanna County residents who will be 60 or older by Dec. 31, 2026, and whose annual income does not exceed $29,526 for a single person; $40,034 for a couple; $50,542 for a three-person household; or $61,050 for four people.

Vouchers will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at the scheduled time. Distribution will be in person only. People must provide a valid Pennsylvania ID. Mailed applications will not be processed. Distributions will end before designated time if the allotted voucher supply is exhausted.

Seniors who are unable to visit a site may appoint a proxy to pick up a voucher for them. Proxy forms are available at www.lackawannacounty.org. Incomplete proxy forms will not be accepted at distribution sites.

Any questions on the program should be directed to the Area Agency on Aging at 570-963-6740.