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AARPOR said:
on June 11, 2009 07:09 PM ET

Are you 50 or older, raising grandchildren, or caring for an older relative? Are you trying to save money on prescription drugs, telephone bills, groceries, children’s health care and more?

Find out if your family qualifies for public benefits programs that help cover the costs of food, utilities, health care, and medicine with our easy, online screening tool.  This website will help you find out which programs you qualify for and what forms you’ll need to fill out.
 
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AARPOR replied to AARPOR's Post #1 :
on July 10, 2009 12:44 PM ET
edited on July 10, 2009 12:46 PM ET

Farmers Market Vouchers for Oregon Seniors

 

To be eligible, seniors must have turned 60 by April 1, 2009, receive Food Stamps or Medicaid, have a monthly income below $1038 for an individual, and live in their own home or rental unit.

 

Registration forms must be signed and returned to DHS by Sept. 15th.  Participants will receive farm direct checks that can be used at any participating farm stand or farmer’s market in Oregon through the end of October.  Participants also receive information on authorized farm stands and farmers markets in their area and nutritional information, including recipes and tips to healthy eating.

 

To learn more, contact the Oregon Senior Farm Direct Nutrition Program, by calling your local office serving seniors and people with disabilities http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/localoffices/index.shtml


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AARPOR said:
on July 8, 2009 01:22 PM ET
edited on July 8, 2009 01:40 PM ET

To find out if you are eligible to receive food stamps in Oregon visit the Oregon Department of Human Services website here: https://apps.state.or.us/fsestimate/

 

To learn more about how your retirement benefits are determined, visit the Social Security website at:  http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10070.html