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Farmers Market in Cornelius runs through Oct. 4, offers vouchers for qualifying seniors

Aug. 21. Did you know there’s a Farmers Market every week in Cornelius? It’s every Wednesday at the North Meck Recreation Center on Old Statesville Roadd/Hwy. 115, through Oct. 4.

Local fruits and vegetable—from asparagus to zucchini—are for sale from 9 am to 1 pm, one day a week.

For older adults, the Farmers Market is part of the NC Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Eligible senior citizens can receive $50 in vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables through Sept. 30. Vouchers are distributed and can be redeemed at two Mecklenburg County farmers markets.

Who’s Eligible: Mecklenburg County seniors aged 60+ with a one-person household income of $2,248/month, or a two-person household income of $3,041/month.

North Meck Community Farmers Market
18121 Old Statesville Road in Cornelius
Wednesdays, 9 am to 1 pm.
Receive and redeem vouchers through Sept. 30.
The market is open Wednesdays through Oct. 4.
Free parking

For a chart on what’s in season, click here.