Farmer's Market Coupons Now Available

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

To that end, the Office for the Aging will be distributing Farmer’s Market Coupon booklets beginning July 25. Each booklet contains five (5) $5 coupons, for a total of $25. Coupons are valid through November 30, 2022 at participating Farmer’s Markets.

Coupons are available to eligible seniors on a first-come, first-served 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 no more than

• For a 1-person household: $2,096 a month; or
• For a 2-person household: $2,823 a month; or
• For a 3-person household: $3,551 a month; or
• You are currently receiving or are eligible for SSI, public assistance, SNAP (food stamps), or Section 8 housing.

You may pick up coupons at the Office for the Aging in the Government Center in Monticello between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or at the Transportation Building, 401 Airport Road, Swan Lake, every Tuesday or Thursday in August from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.

For further information, please contact the Office at (845) 807-0241 or (845) 807-0244.

Coupons will also be available at the following locations on these dates: