Farmer's Market Coupons Available To Putnam County Seniors

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY—Putnam County's Office for Senior Resources will be distributing farmers market coupons next month via drive-thru distribution sites. The coupons are designed to provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits and vegetables.

Details for the upcoming curbside distribution is below:

• Who: This program is for the benefit of Putnam County seniors of age 60 and older who meet eligibility requirements (see below for more information)
• When: From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2020
• Where: Carmel Friendship Center, 110 Old Rt. 6, Bldg. 1, Carmel; Koehler Senior Center, 180 Rt. 6, Mahopac; Putnam Valley Senior Center, 117 Town Park Lane, Putnam Valley; Friendship Center in Philipstown, 1756 Rt. 9D, Lahey Pavilion, Cold Spring

Quantities of coupons are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. For more information or to schedule a pickup before that date, please call 845-808-1700.

Rules and Procedures For All Locations:

• Clients will remain in their vehicles at all times. An OSR staff member will distribute the necessary eligibility paperwork and booklets via the vehicle’s window.
• Clients and staff must be wearing masks at all times.
• Please bring your own pen for sanitation purposes!
• Only one coupon booklet for each eligible senior in each household – while quantities last.
• The eligible senior must sign in person the Federally required STATEMENT OF ELIGILITY form affirming that you are low income based on the monthly income amounts (listed below). An eligible Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney with proper paperwork can sign for the coupons.

Farmers Market Coupon Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must be age 60 or above
2. Household Monthly Income at/or below 185% of Federal Poverty Level:$1,968 – 1 person household $2,658 – 2 person household $3,349 – 3 person household