Farmers’ Market Coupons Available at Oswego County Office for the Aging

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) reminds older residents that farmers’ market coupon booklets are still available for eligible seniors. Booklets can be picked up weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oswego County Health Department entrance at 70 Bunner St., Oswego.

The coupons can only be used to buy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables from participating farmers and farmers’ markets. They are not redeemable in supermarkets. The value of each booklet is $25.

There is a limited number of coupon booklets available, so distribution will be on a first come, first served basis, with a limit of one booklet per person for the 2025 season.

Each older adult in a household is eligible to receive a booklet if they meet age and income requirements. They must be aged 60 or over, and their gross income must be at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines, which is $2,413 monthly for a one-person household or $3,261 monthly for a two-person household.

Eligible seniors must sign for the booklets in person. A Power of Attorney representative with proper paperwork can also sign for the coupon book for them. A proxy may sign for the booklet only if the older adult submits a written statement designating that person as proxy to pick up coupons on their behalf, along with an attestation form. Call OFA at 315-349-3484 for proxy and attestation forms.

For more information about the coupon booklets, call the Oswego County Office for the Aging at 315-349-3484, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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