The Lake County Council on Aging will once again be a distribution agent for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) for 2020. The program has been extended through November 30, 2020.
The SFMNP is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) and the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) and provides limited income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods at area farmers’ markets. The purpose of this program is to improve the nutritional health of seniors with limited income and to increase business for local farmers throughout Ohio. To be eligible for this program in Lake County, you must be a Lake County resident, age 60 or older with an income (from all sources) of less than $23,107 for a household of one and $31,284 for a household of two.
The SFMNP program will be administered on a first come, first served basis.
Phone Application Only
Due to Covid-19, applications will only be received over the phone between the hours of 10:00am to 3:00pm beginning August 11th. Applications will be reviewed and eligible seniors will receive ten $5 coupons ($50 value) by mail. The Lake County Council on Aging office is closed to visitors, so no walk-ins will be accepted.
Eligible seniors interested in applying for the program will need to call the Council on Aging at (440) 205-8111 and ask for ext. 233 or 238 to complete an application over the phone. Seniors who need assistance with shopping may list a proxy to shop on their behalf. It is important to note that someone may only serve as a proxy for TWO individuals. The name of the proxy and their Driver’s License number must be recorded at the time of application.
For more information, please contact Jennifer McLaughlin, ADRC Manager at (440) 205-8111 ext. 240.
About Lake County Council on Aging
The Lake County Council on Aging (LCCoA) has been serving Lake County’s seniors, their families and caregivers since 1972. The Agency strives to enhance quality of life through education, advocacy, service and support. The agency’s priority is to help older adults remain in their own homes longer, healthier and more safely. For more information, visit www.lccoa.org.