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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Ohio Department of Aging's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The Department of Aging partners with Area Agencies on Aging to offer the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program in 44 counties. The program operates from June through October each year and is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

You are eligible for the Ohio Senior Farmers’ Market program if you are age 60 or older and have an annual income of $20,035 or less as a single person.

To enroll, contact your area agency on aging. For Summit County residents, the phone number is (330) 899-5226. Staff there will be able to tell you how to access coupons. Participants receive ten $5.00 coupons valid through October. If you are homebound, you may select someone trustworthy to pick up and redeem coupons for you.

You can use your coupons at participating farmers’ markets and roadside stands. Look for the senior farmers’ market poster when shopping. Coupons can be redeemed for fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs and honey.

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