Farmer’s Markets and participating farm stands are now open to provide farm fresh fruits and vegetables for good health and nutrition.  Delaware County 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.  You will not be able to purchase any baked or processed foods 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 2025:

To be eligible for Farmer’s Market Coupons, a person must be:

  • Aged 60 or older,
  • AND a NY State Resident
  • AND have a monthly income that meets one of the following criteria:
  • a one-person household with a gross income of $2,413 or less
  • a two-person household with a combined gross income of $3,261 or less
  • a three-person household with a combined gross income of $4,109 or less

(+$848 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 to 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 September 30th – booklets cannot be issued after this date. Coupons are only valid during the current program year from July 1st – November 30th, 2024.  If you do not use your coupons by November 30th, 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, NY 13753, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 4pm.  There will be a Delaware County Office for the Aging and NY Connects booth at the Delhi Farmer’s Market every Wednesday from July 10th through August 7th from 10am -2pm for distribution.  In addition, Office for the Aging & NY Connects staff will be hosting a booth with available coupons in the Commercial Tent at the Delaware County Fair from Monday, August 11th – Saturday, August 16th from 10:00am until 8:30pm. Staff will have a booth setup with distribution on Sunday, August 10th at the fair as well from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. There is no charge to enter the grounds on Sunday. Other distribution sites are as follows:

  • Walton Veteran’s Plaza: Monday, July 7th: 11am – 2:00pm: 171 Delaware Street, Walton, NY 13856
  • Downsville Fire Department- Senior Meals site: Tuesday, July 8th – 10am – 12:30pm: 15166 NY 30, Downsville, NY 13755
  • Delhi Senior Community: Tuesday, July 8th – 2pm – 3:30pm: 7 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753 in the Community Room
  • Deposit Dining Center: Thursday, July 10th: 10:30am – 12:00pm: 14 Monument Street, Deposit, NY 13754
  • Meadow Park Apartments: Thursday, July 10th: 12:30pm – 2:00pm: 85 Fair Street, Deposit, NY 13754
  • Margaretville Parking Lot (Across the street from Fresh Town): Friday, July 11th: 11:00am – 1:30pm
  • Stamford Senior Housing: Monday, July 14th: 10am – Noon: 125 Main Street, Stamford, NY 12167- Front Door Entrance
  • Grand Gorge Civic Center: Monday, July 14th: 1:00pm – 2:30pm: 60933 NY-30, Grand Gorge, NY 12434
  • Roxbury Fire Department: Tuesday, July 15th: 11:00am – 2:30pm: 53613 NY-30, Roxbury, NY 12474 (in the back)
  • Davenport Town Hall: Wednesday, July 16th: 10am – Noon: 11790 NY-10, Davenport Center, NY 13751
  • Sidney Civic Center: Thursday, July 17th: 10:30am – 12:30pm: 21 Liberty Street, Sidney, NY 13838
  • Sidney Senior Village: Thursday, July 17th: 1:00pm – 2:30pm: 200 Fox Street, Sidney, NY 13838
  • Read Memorial Apartments: Tuesday, July 22nd: 11:00am – 12:00pm: 266 Leonard Street, Hancock, NY 13783
  • Covered Bridge Farm Market: Friday, July 25th: 11:00am – 2:00pm: 331 Covered Bridge Rd, Unadilla, NY 13849
  • Delhi Telephone Company Open House: Wednesday, August 6th: 11:00am – 2:00pm: 107 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753