Senior Market Bucks registration day rescheduled to this week

The Manchester Farmers Market is held in Chi-Bro Park from 3 to 7pm every Thursday afternoon during summer months!

submitted by Christian Calaguas, Chelsea Hospital

We’re sorry that the farmers market was cancelled Thursday, July 20. On the other hand, we’re excited to announce that the sign-up event for Senior Market Bucks has been rescheduled! A registration event will be held at Manchester Farmers Market on Thursday, August 3, from 4pm to 6pm. Coupon booklets will be available while supplies last. To be eligible for the program, you must be a Washtenaw County resident AND 60 years of age or older.

The Manchester Farmers Market is located at 126 Ann Arbor St and you can visit them on Facebook for more information at https://www.facebook.com/acornfarmersmarketandcafe/.

There is no income requirement to participate in Senior Market Bucks. Coupons can be used on Michigan-grown foods, including fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, yogurt, meat, poultry, fish, and honey. Foods not mentioned in the above list are not eligible. Non-food items cannot be purchased with the coupons. Senior Market Bucks are made possible by Chelsea Hospital, which received funding from a generous donor. For more information about Senior Market Bucks, contact Christian Calaguas at (734) 593-5281 or Christian.Calaguas@trinity-health.org.

No change is permitted. You may use coupons and cash together for a purchase. Last day to use the coupons is October 31, 2023.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.