Oswego County Office for the Aging Announces 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 2025 season.

Distribution begins with a drive-up event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 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. The first 200 participants will also receive fresh produce.

On Wednesday, July 16, coupon booklets will be distributed outside the OFA office at 70 Bunner St., Oswego between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Interested seniors should look for the blue tent.

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

• Thursday, July 17 from 4:30 to 8 p.m.: Oswego Farmers’ Market, West First Street
• Saturday, July 19 from 8 a.m. to noon: Fulton Farmers’ Market, South Second Street, Canal Landing parking lot near Dollar General.
• Thursday, Aug. 7 from 4:30 to 8 p.m.: Oswego Farmers’ Market, West First Street
• Saturday, Aug. 9 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:

• Monday, July 21 from 11 a.m. to noon: senior dining and activity center, New Hope Church, 814 Rider St., Parish
• Monday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to noon: Hannibal Public Library, 162 Oswego St.
• Tuesday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to noon: senior dining and activity center, Selkirk Landing, 96 Bella Rd., Pulaski
• Tuesday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to noon: Sandy Creek Town Hall, 1992 Harwood Dr., Sandy Creek
• Wednesday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to noon: senior dining and activity center, Lighthouse Church of God, 11 S. Jefferson St., Mexico
• Wednesday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to noon: Central Square Public Library, 637 S. Main St., Central Square
• Thursday, July 24 from 11 a.m. to noon: senior dining and activity center, Community Church, 833 U.S. Rte. 11, Central Square
• Thursday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to noon: Mexico Public Library, 3269 Main St., Mexico
• Friday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to noon: senior dining and activity center, Congregational Church, 43 Bridge St., Phoenix
• Friday, July 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.: Amboy Town Hall, 822 NYS Rte. 69, Williamstown
• Monday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to noon: senior dining and activity center, Fulton Municipal Building, 141 S. First St., Fulton
• Monday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to noon: Pulaski Public Library, 4917 N. Jefferson St., Pulaski

Starting Thursday, July 17, the booklets can be picked up at the Oswego County Health Department entrance at 70 Bunner St., Oswego between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily until they are 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 $2,413 monthly for a one-person household or $3,261 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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