Mineola, NY – Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced a program in which income-eligible residents, age 60 and over, can receive a one-time (per person, per year) coupon book worth $20 to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at local Farmers’ Markets and Farm Stands. The coupons are provided by the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. They will be available at no cost after July 2nd at easily accessible, convenient locations throughout Nassau County.
The purpose of this program is to promote improved nutrition through increased consumption of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. It is also intended to expand sales at Farmers’ Markets and Farm Stands. Farmers’ Markets are places where local farmers sell their produce directly to consumers, usually right off the trucks. The produce is seasonal, locally grown, fresh-picked and reasonably priced.
For more information on eligibility, when, and where to obtain the coupons, please call the Nassau County Office for the Aging at (516) 227-8900.