By Carey Skelton MS MPH RDN CDN/ Nutrition & Wellness Coordinator
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a program to increase access to fresh affordable produce to older adults in Chautauqua County. The SFMNP is a USDA Ag & Markets program in coordination with Office for Aging Services (OFAS) that provides a coupon booklet of a $25 value to low-income older adults. These coupon booklets can be used at participating local farm stands and farmers markets.
Older Adults who are 60 years of age or older are income eligible if:
- Household Size of 1 = income less than $2,412/month
- Household Size of 2 = income less than $3,260/month
- Household Size of 3 = income less than $4,108/month
These coupon booklets are distributed between July 1st and September 30th, or until the limited number of booklets are gone. This is a “First Come, First Serve” program with coupon booklets limited to 1 per person. OFAS has public distributions as well as planned distribution locations coordinated with housing units, senior groups, and food pantries. If you would like to host a distribution location at your church or organization where older adults meet, call 716-661-8940 and ask for our Nutrition Coordinator, Carey Skelton in order to set up a date and time to reach income eligible older adults with this program.
We will be at the following PUBLIC DISTRIBUTIONS where you can come out to get a coupon booklet. First come, first serve and no pre-registrations. So mark your calendar and we hope to see you there!
FARMERS MARKET LOCATIONS
Dunkirk Farmers Market: Wednesday July 9th, 9AM – 2PM
Lakewood Farmers Market: Thursday July 10th, 9AM – 1PM
Jamestown Farmers Market: Saturday July 12th, 9AM – 1PM
Fredonia Farmers Market: Saturday July 12th, 9AM – 1PM
Westfield Farmers Market: Saturday July 12th, 9AM – 1PM
AGING SERVICES – OFFICE LOCATIONS
Dunkirk Office at 51 East 3rd St. Look for tent outside the building. 9AM – 1PM
Mayville Office at 7 N Erie St, HRC Building. Look for tent outside the building. 9AM – 1PM
Jamestown Office at 107 Institute Ave, 2nd Floor in Conference Room. 9AM – 1PM
If there are any coupon booklets remaining after these public distributions, they will be made available for walk-ins at our three office locations after Monday July 21st. So be sure to head out to one of our public distributions so you don’t miss out!
Check out our website at https://chqgov.com/office-aging to see all the programs and services offered. Additionally, by signing up for our communication system, if you are not already registered, will provide you with information at your fingertips. We send messages about the current programs you may be interested in through your preferred communication method: text, email, or an automated call. If you are not already signed up to receive these messages, just call us at our NY Connects line 716-753-4582.
By making simple and healthy choices on a daily basis, you will be well on your way towards achieving total wellness. We know the healthy choice is not always the easiest choice, but small changes can make a big difference. Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services offers Nutrition & Wellness programs to support you in your journey toward total wellness. Call NY Connects at 716-753-4582 for more details and information about any of these Nutrition and Wellness programs provided by Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services.
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SNAP-Ed materials are funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Some of these materials have been funded in whole or in part by grants from the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), and/ or the Administration on Aging (AOA) and/ or Administration for Community Living (ACL). Nothing herein is intended, nor should be construed, as an endorsement by the State of New York.
