Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Seniors Farmers’ Market Coupons are available now
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a federal program that helps income-eligible individuals age 60 and over with a coupon booklet valued up to $20 to use at participating farmers’ markets. This program not only helps out seniors, but supports our local farmers as well. To qualify for a coupon booklet, individuals must:
- Be age 60 or older; AND
- Have a monthly income that is at or below federal income guidelines for the household
- Be a resident of New York State
- Have not received a coupon booklet from another location this year
Due to the COVID-19 social distancing policies still in place, we have had to change the way we can distribute coupons this year. As a result, we will be offering 3 Drive-Thru distribution locations. To maintain social distancing practices, we are requesting that you arrive with your REQUIRED Statement of Eligibility completed. Please click on the following links to download and print your REQUIRED form:
- 2020 SFMNP Statement of Eligibility – English Version
- 2020 SFMNP Statement of Eligibility – Spanish Version
Other language versions can be made available upon request. If you require the Statement of Eligibility in a language other than English or Spanish, please call the Steuben County Office for the Aging at 607-664-2298.
DRIVE-THRU FARMERS’ MARKET COUPON LOCATIONS:
Please arrive with your completed Statement of Eligibility expedite service and to help keep the traffic flowing. If you do not have a form, one will be provided to you.
Please help us maintain social distancing practices by:
- Remaining in your vehicle at all times
- Wear a facial covering at all times
- Be sure you have a pen with you, in case you need one
Bath: Tuesday, July 21st, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Bath-Haverling Bus Garage
6961 State Route 415
Bath, NY 14810
One-way traffic only. Enter the driveway from the State Route 415 and continue through the gates. OFA representatives will be located in the parking area. After receiving your booklet, you will be directed around the building to the exit.
Corning: Wednesday, July 22nd, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Corning Senior Center
1 Park Lane
Corning, NY 14810
One-way traffic only. Enter from Park Lane, either from Bridge Street or West William Street. OFA representatives will be located at the main entrance of the Corning Senior Center. After receiving your booklet, continue through the parking lot to exit on West William Street.
Hornell: Thursday, July 23rd, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: GST BOCES Wildwood Education Center
1126 Bald Hill Rd
Hornell, NY 14843
One-way traffic only. From North Main Street, turn on to Parrish Street, then turn left on to Schoolhouse Road. Follow Schoolhouse Road approximately ¼ mile to where OFA representatives will be located. After receiving your booklet, continue on Schoolhouse Road to exit back on to North Main Street.
IMPORTANT DRIVE-THRU INFO:
- Arrive in person with your completed Statement of Eligibility.
- If you do not have a Statement of Eligibility, one will be provided for you. You will be asked to pull out of line to designated parking to complete the form
- Please wear a facial covering while interacting with OFA staff and volunteers
- You may send your Power of Attorney (POA) to pick up your coupon booklet on your behalf. They must show proof that they are your POA
- If you are unable to attend any of the Drive-Thru locations, please call the Steuben County Office for the Aging at 607-664-2298 about other options to receive a Senior Farmers’ Market Coupon booklet
Where can Senior Farmers’ Market Coupons be used?
Did you know that you can use your Senior Farmers Market Coupon anywhere in New York State? Visit https://agriculture.ny.gov/farming/farmers-markets for a county by county search of participating farmers’ markets and farm stands.