July 15 –17 at Chema Community Center from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Mayor Mike Spano today announced the Yonkers Office for the Aging will distribute farmers market coupons to qualified Yonkers seniors. The coupons will be available at the Office for the Aging Monday, July 15to Wednesday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. located at the Chema Community Center, 435 Riverdale Ave.
The coupons are available to qualified applicants 60 years or older who have a monthly income of $2,322 per month or less for a one person household; $3,152 per month or less for a two person household and $3,981 per month or less for a three person household. Each older adult in a household is eligible to receive a booklet if they meet the age and income requirements.
Yonkers seniors must bring photo ID and proof of age.
Coupons may be used at farmers markets in Westchester County including the one located at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Yonkers.
“We encourage our seniors to make use of this money-saving service that will entice our residents to get out and shop, contribute to our local farms, while enjoying the benefits of fresh, homegrown produce and products,” said Mayor Spano.
The Senior Farmers Market Program is funded through the Food and Nutrition Service division of the United States Department of Agriculture and Markets in cooperation with the New York State Office for the Aging, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services.
