Farmer’s Markets and participating farm stands are now open to provide farm-fresh fruits and vegetables for good health and nutrition. Delaware County’s older adults, aged 60 and older, may take advantage of the Farmer’s Market Coupon Program to receive twenty-five dollars ($25) worth of free New York state grown produce at any participating vendor. These coupons can only be used for fresh fruits and vegetables. Baked or processed foods may not be purchased with the coupons. Delaware County Office for the Aging & NY Connects will coordinate the distribution of the booklets for households of older adults.
Eligibility criteria for 2024:
To be eligible for Farmer’s Market Coupons, a person must be:
1. Aged 60 or older,
2. a New York state resident
3. and have an income that meets one of the following criteria:
• a one-person household with a gross income of $2,322 or less
• a two-person household with a combined gross income of $3,152 or less
• a three-person household with a combined gross income of $3,918 or less
(+$830 for each additional member)
Program guidelines
This year, each older adult in a household is eligible to receive one coupon booklet, if they meet the age and income requirements. Eligible older adults must personally sign to receive their coupon booklet; no one else will be allowed to sign for them unless they have a legal POA and can show proof. A client may elect to have a proxy pick up coupon booklets for them. The proxy must be present at the time of pickup. A client can call the office to request a proxy form be mailed/emailed to them. At the markets, caregivers/others can redeem coupons if the recipient is unable to shop in person. Coupon booklets can be mailed this year if the recipient is unable to pick them up.
*Clients take full responsibility for mailed coupons and will not be issued another booklet if they are lost in the mail.*
For those that are unable to make it to a distribution site, and do not wish to have them mailed, delivery may be arranged. The deadline for distributing Farmer’s Market Coupons this year is Sept. 30 – booklets cannot be issued after this date. Coupons are only valid during the current program year from July 1 – Nov. 30. If you do not use your coupons by Nov. 30, coupons should be discarded.
Distribution sites and market locations
Eligible older adults may pick up coupons at the Office for the Aging, located at 97 Main Street, Suite 2, Delhi, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be a Delaware County Office for the Aging and NY Connects booth at the Delhi Farmer’s Market every Wednesday from July 10 through Aug. 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for distribution. In addition, Office for the Aging & NY Connects staff will host a booth with available coupons in the commercial tent at the Delaware County Fair Monday, Aug. 12 – Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Staff will have a booth setup with distribution on Sunday, Aug. 11 at the fair as well from 1 -4 p.m. There is no charge to enter the grounds Sunday.
Other distribution sites are as follows:
• Downsville Fire Department- Senior Meals site: Tuesday, July 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 15166 NY 30, Downsville
• Delhi Senior Community: Tuesday, July 9, 1:50 - 3 p.m.; 7 Main Street, Delhi, in the Community Room
• Davenport Town Hall: Thursday, July 11, 10 a.m.-Noon; 11790 NY-10, Davenport Center
• Roxbury Town Hall: Friday, July 12, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.; 56 Hillcrest Drive, Roxbury
• Walton Veteran’s Plaza: Monday, July 15, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 171 Delaware Street, Walton
• Stamford Senior Housing: Tuesday, July 16, 10 a.m.-Noon; 125 Main Street, Stamford, front door entrance
• Grand Gorge Civic Center: Tuesday, July 16, 1 - 2:30 p.m., 60933 NY-30, Grand Gorge
• Sidney Civic Center: Thursday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 21 Liberty Street, Sidney
• Sidney Senior Village: Thursday, July 18, 1 -2:30 p.m., 200 Fox Street, Sidney
• Read Memorial Apartments: Monday, July 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 266 Leonard Street, Hancock
• The Hubb: Tuesday, July 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 905 Main Street, Margaretville
• Deposit Dining Center: Thursday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 14 Monument Street, Deposit
• Meadow Park Apartments: Thursday, July 25 12:30-2 p.m., 85 Fair Street, Deposit
• Covered Bridge Farm Market: Friday, July 26 , 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 331 Covered Bridge Road, Unadilla
• Delhi Telephone Company Open House: Wednesday, Aug. 7 , 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 107 Main Street, Delhi
