The Pierce County Senior Center has released the dates for two upcoming senior citizen farmers markets, June 12 in Blackshear and August 1 in Offerman.
These popular drive-through events will distribute a bag of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables to area seniors free of charge. Like last year, the Blackshear event will initially gather seniors and their vehicles in the empty field behind the old Grady Street school. Once the drive-through begins, drivers will move up Johns Street and turn right into the Blackshear Church of God parking lot where they will be met not just by volunteers placing the fresh produce in their vehicles, but also by event partners distributing info about local organizations, programs and services that area seniors can use.
“Our goal is to connect with other organizations who can help partners with us to give out information about their ongoing programs,” says Pierce Senior Center Director Lynn Platt. “We are looking for partners to set up outreach booths during our drive-through. This is a shared community experience that goes beyond our four walls.
Finally, filled with nutrition and information, the vehicles exit the church parking lot and turn onto West Carter Avenue.
A similar drive-through process will be announced for the August 1 event in Offerman.
“We want to help seniors access as many programs that are available to them in our community,” says Platt.
If your organization would like to contribute or volunteer as part of the seniors farmers market, please call 912449-0145.
