Meriden Farmer's Market Coupon Distribution To Senior Citizen Set For Next Month

From the City of Meriden:

June 29, 2021

The Farmers Market Coupons will be distributed in person at the Meriden Senior Center on July 21, 22, 23, 2021, from 9 a.m. - noon. If a recipient is homebound or would prefer to have them mailed, please call the Meriden Senior Center at 203-237-0066, on those dates.

This program provides eligible seniors $18.00 worth of coupons to be used at Farmer’s Markets to purchase produce from participating farmers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Connecticut fund the program, and works in partnership with the local Meriden Senior Center.

Who is Eligible?

Seniors 60 years or older living in Meriden, on limited income OR disabled and living in senior housing where congregate meals are served are eligible.

This press release was produced by the City of Meriden. The views expressed here are the author’s own.