Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. will once again be distributing coupons for individuals who are 60 years of age or older and low income (i.e., individuals who qualify for programs such as Food Stamps, Mass Health, fuel assistance) for the purchase of produce at local farmers markets in Barnstable County.
A federal grant from the Department of Agriculture provides these coupons, which are now worth $50 – double the amount provided last year.
There are a limited number of coupons available, and these will be distributed on a first come, first served basis at the following Elder Services Senior Nutrition sites beginning Monday, July 10:
- Barnstable Adult Community Center – 815 Falmouth Rd, Hyannis (508) 790-2746
- North Falmouth Congregational Church – 155 Old Main Rd, North Falmouth (508) 563-2182
- Brewster Council on Aging – 1673 Main St, Brewster, (508) 896-5070
- Chatham Council on Aging – 193 Stony Hill Rd, Chatham (508) 945-1783
- Dennis Council on Aging – 1045 Route 134 South Dennis (774) 216-0390
- Mashpee Council on Aging – 26 Frank E. Hicks Dr, Mashpee (508) 477-0910
- The Fleet – 2207 Route 6, Wellfleet (508) 349-2658
- Yarmouth Senior Center – 528 Forest Rd, Yarmouth (508)398-5060
- Falmouth Housing – 115 Scranton Ave. Falmouth (508) 548-4198
- Harwich Community Center – 100 Oak St. Harwich (508) 430-1991
- Orleans United Methodist Church – 73 Main St. Orleans (508) 255-9871
- Greenville/ Forestdale School – 87 Route 130 Sandwich (508) 558-9677
See the Elder Services Nutrition Site Coordinator at each location for coupons and information on participating markets.
You do not have to be an Elder Services’ consumer to receive this benefit.
