OFA Will Distribute Farmers’ Market Coupon Books Starting June 27

by Contributor | June 11, 2018 6:38 am

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Office for the Aging will distribute farmers’ market coupon booklets beginning June 27.

The coupons may only be used to buy locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables from participating farmers and at participating farmers’ markets.

There are a limited number of coupon booklets available. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis.

In order to be eligible, individuals must meet the following guidelines:

• be age 60 and older and have a gross monthly income at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level ($1,872 for a one-person household; $2,538 for a two-person household; $3,204 for a three-person household; income levels increase by $645 per month per person), or
• be age 60 and older and currently receiving or be eligible to receive SSI, public assistance or Section 8 housing subsidy.

Each older adult in a household is eligible to receive a booklet if they meet the age and income requirements.

Booklets cannot be mailed and must be picked up in person.

A person with a valid proof of power of attorney may pick up booklets for an eligible older person.

Coupon booklets will be distributed June 27 and 28, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the front lobby (entrance B) of the Oswego County Office Complex, 70 Bunner St., Oswego.

After June 28, booklets may be picked up weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Office for the Aging (entrance A) in the County Office Complex, 70 Bunner St., Oswego.

Depending on availability, the Office for the Aging staff will distribute farmers’ market coupon booklets at these sites on the following dates:

• June 27, Hannibal: Community Library, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
• July 2, Parish: Presbyterian Church, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
• July 5, Cleveland: United Methodist Church, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
• July 6, Fulton: Municipal Building, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
• July 9, Phoenix: Congregational Church, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
• July 11, Mexico: Presbyterian Church, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
• July 19: Sandy Creek Town Hall, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Transportation is available to the Cleveland and Fulton senior nutrition sites.

To reserve a seat and meal, call the nutrition sites directly at Cleveland, phone 315-720-9732; and Fulton, phone 315-592-3408.

Those with questions regarding the coupon booklets may call the Office for the Aging weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 315-349-3484.

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