Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is excited to announce the return of the Senior Farmers\u2019 Market Nutrition Program, beginning July 1 and running through Sept. 30. This initiative aims to support low-income older adults in maintaining and enhancing their nutritional health by providing coupons redeemable at local Farmers\u2019 Markets.<\/p>\n
Participants who are 60 years of age or older and meet the income criteria (earning $2,322 or less monthly for a one-person household, or $3,152 for a two-person household) are eligible to receive a booklet of coupons worth $25. Each eligible individual within a household may receive a booklet.<\/p>\n
“We are delighted to offer this program once again to our community,” said Amanda Kushner, Aging Services coordinator at Tioga Opportunities, Inc., adding, “This program not only supports our seniors in accessing fresh, nutritious produce but also strengthens our local economy by supporting our local farms and farmers\u2019 markets.”<\/p>\n
Coupon booklets will be available at Tioga Opportunities, Inc.\u2019s Countryside Community Center, located at 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting July 1. For those unable to visit the center, coupon booklets can be mailed directly to their homes upon request.<\/p>\n