Press release:
Farmers Market Coupons will be distributed at the Genesee County Office for the Aging, 2 Bank St., Batavia, on the following dates:
- Wednesday June 26 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Wednesday July 10 1 - 4 p.m.
- Tuesday July 16 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Thursday July 18 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Also, the Genesee County Office for the Aging also plans to distribute coupons at the:
- Le Roy Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 6;
- Downtown Batavia Public Market from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 26.
Booklets are available to adults aged 60 years and older who are income-eligible. Proof of age identification must be provided.
Income guidelines are as follows: household of one $1,926 per month; household of two $2,607per month; and, household of three $3,289 per month.
Maureen Estabrooks, Office for the Aging’s coordinator for the program, noted, “Anyone 60 or older in a household may receive a coupon booklet as long as they are income eligible. This means that in a qualifying household, multiple individuals may receive booklets.
"This program is a wonderful way to help older adults with limited income purchase fresh produce from our local farmers.”
Questions may be directed to the Genesee County Office for the Aging at 585-343-1611.
