OFA Unveils Distribution Plan for Farmers’ Market Coupon Booklets  

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) plans to distribute farmers’ market coupon booklets to eligible seniors at various locations around the county this summer.

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 2024 season.

Distribution begins with a drive-up event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at Cayuga Community College, 11 River Glen Dr., Fulton. For this event, all participants must remain in their vehicle and walk-ups are strictly prohibited. OFA staff will deliver the necessary paperwork and booklets to people in their cars.

On Thursday, July 11, coupon booklets will be distributed outside the OFA office at 70 Bunner St., Oswego between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

OFA staff will also distribute booklets to eligible seniors at local farmers’ markets on the following dates:

• Thursday, July 11 from 4:30 to 8 p.m.: Oswego Farmers’ Market, West First Street
• Friday, July 12 from 4 to 8 p.m.: Pulaski Farmers’ Market, North Jefferson Street
• Saturday, July 13 from 8 a.m. to noon: Fulton Farmers’ Market, South Second Street, Canal Landing parking lot near Dollar General.

Depending on availability, coupon booklets can be picked up at other locations around the county on the following dates:

• Friday, July 12 from 1 to 2 p.m.: Sandy Creek Town Hall, 1992 Harwood Dr.
• Monday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to noon: senior dining and activity center, Fulton Municipal Building, 141 S. First St.
• Monday, July 15 from 1 to 2 p.m.: Hannibal Public Library, 162 Oswego St.
• Tuesday, July 16 from 11 a.m. to noon: senior dining and activity center, Central Square Community Church, 833 U.S. Rte. 11
• Wednesday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to noon: senior dining and activity center, First Congregational United Church, 43 Bridge St., Phoenix
• Thursday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to noon: senior dining and activity center, New Hope Church, 814 Rider St., Parish
• Thursday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to noon: senior dining and activity center, Selkirk Landing, 96 Bella Rd., Pulaski
• Friday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to noon: senior dining and activity center, Lighthouse Mexico Church of God, 11 S. Jefferson St.

Starting July 11, the booklets can be picked up inside the OFA office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily until they are all gone.

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 $2,322 monthly for a one-person household or $3,152 monthly for a two-person household.

Eligible seniors must sign in person. A power of attorney representative with proper paperwork can also sign for the coupon book. A proxy may sign only if the older adult submits a written statement designating their proxy to pick up coupons on their behalf, along with an attestation form. Call the 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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