Farmer's Market Coupons Available

Monticello, NY – The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides an opportunity for eligible seniors to support local farmers and improve nutritional health by increasing their consumption of locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and fresh-cut herbs.

“Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables can increase the quality of your diet and decrease your risk of hypertension, cancer and cardiovascular disease,” remarks District 2 Legislator Nadia Rajsz, chair of the Legislature’s Health & Family Services Committee.

The Sullivan County Office for the Aging is distributing Farmer’s Market Coupon Booklets. Each booklet contains five $4 coupons for a total of $20. Coupons are valid through November 1, 2019 at participating Farmer’s Markets.

Coupons are available to eligible seniors on a first-come, first-serve basis. In order to take advantage of this program, you must be a New York State resident and 60 years of age or older. You must affirm that your income is 

1-person household - $1,926 a month

2-person household - $2,607 a month

3-person household - $3,289 a month

Or currently receiving or eligible for SSI, public assistance, food stamps or Section 8 housing.

For further information, please contact the Office for the Aging at 845-807-0241.

Coupons will be available at the following nutrition sites:

Coupons may also be picked up at the Office for the Aging in Monticello, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Seniors, to receive your coupons contact: The Office for the Aging at (845) 807-0241.

For information on local Farmer's Markets and cooking fresh produce contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County at (845) 292-5250.