Food Vouchers for Senior Adults

Seniors Adults can receive $50 worth of vouchers to buy produce at local farmers markets. To do so, stop by the Council on Aging of Buncombe County table in the Fellowship Hall on Tue, July 11 from 10:15-11:15 am.

If you have any questions, contact Emily Benson at 828-277-8288

Certified Markets

• Black Mountain Tailgate Market - 130 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain

• River Arts District Farmers Market - 350 Riverside Dr

• North Asheville Tailgate Market - 3300 University Heights               

• West Asheville Tailgate Market - 718 Haywood Rd

Supplement your diet with healthy, locally grown produce, and support local farmers.

From July 1 to Sept 30, eligible lower-income older adults in participating NC counties may receive coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at certified farmers' markets. The program is designed to improve the nutrition of older adults and increase business for local farmers. Only fresh fruits and vegetables may be purchased with the coupons. (Coupons cannot be used for baked goods, crafts, cooked foods, honey, eggs, plants, or other non-food items.)

Eligibility: age 60+ with self-declared household income of no more than $2,248/month for a one-person household, or $3,041/month for a two-person household.

Senior Mealsite Need

An assistant/substitute is needed from 9:45am to 12:45pm. It's a rewarding position interacting with community seniors adults, making sure activities run smoothly. The position will help unload food containers and abide by posted meal site kitchen guidelines for preparing meals. They will help clean the kitchen after lunch and assist with minimal paperwork. Must have Covid vaccination. This is a paid position. Please contact Jennifer Hilliard at 828-768-0522 for information.

Tax Preparation Help

AARP Tax-Aide is up and running in the church’s drive-thru Connector area. Certified volunteers prepare and file tax returns for people with incomes under $50,000 and for seniors. The process this year minimizes in-person contact. Taxpayers drop off their documents by appointment and return the following week to pick up a printed copy of their returns. Email the tax preparers at AARPTaxesWeaverville@gmail.com. You will receive instructions and a link to make an appointment. People without internet access can call Joy at the church office (645-6720) and she will let the tax preparers know.

Tax Assistance for Senior Adults

There is free tax assistance for seniors, made possible through AARP Tax-Aide, open to anyone. To participate:

1. E-mail your interest to AARPTaxesWeaverville@gmail.com .

2. You will receive an internet link to a website where you can make an appointment.

3. When scheduled, drop off your tax documents with the tax helpers in the Connector, without coming in the building.

4. The next Thursday, come back to pick up and sign your tax return.

(People without internet access can call the church to get a telephone contact number. Call that number on Mondays to make an appointment.)