Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons still available

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is quickly approaching the end of its season. The last day to pick up coupons is Thursday, Sept. 30, at Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s Countryside Community Center, 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego. Coupon booklets are available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Booklets are available on a first come, first served basis.  

This program puts coupons that can be used at area Farmers’ Markets into the hands of low-income older adults, helping them to maintain or improve their nutritional health. If you are 60 years of age or older and have a monthly income of $1,986 or less for a one-person household (or $2,686 or less for a two-person household), you qualify for a booklet of coupons worth $20. Each eligible individual in a household is able to receive a booklet of coupons. 

For more information, call (607) 687-4120, ext. 315 or visit www.tiogaopp.org.  

If you are a farmer or farmers’ market and would like more information about becoming authorized to accept Farmers’ Market coupons, contact the Department of Agriculture and Markets at 1-800-554-4501.