County Executive’s Proposed Budget Helps the County’s Senior Citizens 

Annapolis (May 5, 2005) - Anne Arundel County Executive Janet S. Owens’ proposed FY 2006 budget supports Anne Arundel County citizens with funding for the Department of Aging’s Family Dinning Program and the Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Program.

“Years ago, I had the privilege to serve this County as the Director of the Department of Aging. That job taught me many things, including the importance of helping our County’s senior citizens eat nutritious, well-balanced and healthy meals,” Ms. Owens said. “That is why my proposed FY 2006 budget funds two important programs, the Family Dinning Program and the Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Program.”

THE FAMILY DINING PROGRAM

The Family Dining Program is available to Anne Arundel County residents 60 years and older and adults with disabilities 18 years and older who meet certain income requirements and reside in senior housing. This program allows participants to purchase up to 24 Family Dining Vouchers per year at a discounted cost of $4 or $5 per Dining Voucher based upon their income. During FY 05, participation in this program grew from 464 to 1,319 residents.

Participants can choose from the following family dining style restaurants: 

Golden Corral 

6701 Chesapeake Center Dr, Glen Burnie

Golden Corral

7047 Arundel Mills Blvd, Hanover

Cactus Willie’s

6th Ave & Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie

Best Buffet

6626 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie

North Arundel Hospital Cafeteria

301 Hospital Dr, Glen Burnie

Old Country Buffet

6619 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie

Old Country Buffet

81 Forest Plaza, Annapolis

Residents who want to learn more about the program can call the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging at (410) 222-4464 and request an application form.

FARMERS MARKET COUPONS

The County Executive’s proposed FY 2006 budget provides funding for 800 Farmer’s Market Coupon Books to help eligible low-income seniors purchase fresh, locally produced fruits and vegetables. Farmers’ Market coupons can be exchanged for fresh produce at farmers’ markets. The value of each book is $15.

The Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Program is a win-win program for farmers and low-income older adults.  Coupons may be redeemed at:

Anne Arundel County Farmers' Market

Annapolis: Riva Road & Harry S. Truman Parkway
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to Noon, April 16 - September 24
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to Noon, June 14 - October 11
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., July 3 - September 4
(Fall and Christmas hours: Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to Noon, October 1 - December 24)
 
Downtown Annapolis Farmers' Market

Calvert and Clay St. (across from the Arundel Center)
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., July 7 - September 29
 
Deale Farmers' Market

Cedar Grove United Methodist Church Parking Lot
5965 Deale-Churchton Rd.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m., Early July - Mid-October
 
Glen Burnie Town Center Farmers' Market

Central Ave and Platzer Lane - Anne Arundel County Parking Lot
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., July 6 - October 26
 
Piney Orchard Farmers' Market

Odenton: Stream Valley Drive (Off Rte. 170)
Piney Orchard Community Center Parking Lot
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., June 15 - October 26

Severna Park Farmers' Market

Severna Park: Ritchie Highway (Rt. 2) & Jones Station Road
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Noon, April 30 - October 29