From WOOD COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING
The Ohio Department of Aging is providing older Ohioans with convenient access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, fresh-cut herbs, and raw honey through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). SFMNP redemption runs until Nov. 30. Availability varies according to growing conditions, the time of year, and location. Applications are now available online and can be found here: https://portal.homegrownbenefits.com/apply/ohio. The application period runs until Friday, May 22, at 6 p.m.
The Area Office on Aging of Northwest Ohio is offering in-person assistance for older adults who need help registering for the SFMNP to receive access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Staff will be available at the following senior centers to help with the application process:
- Tuesday, April 28, 10 a.m. – noon
- Wood County Senior Center, 140 S. Grove St., Bowling Green.
- 419-353-5661 or 800-367-4935
- Tuesday, April 28, 12:30 – 2 p.m.
- Wayne Area Senior Center, 202 E. Main St.
- 419-288-2896
- Thursday, April 30, 10 a.m. – noon
- Rossford Area Senior Center, 400 Dixie Highway.
- 419-666-8494
- Thursday, April 30, 12:30 – 2 p.m.
- Perrysburg Area Senior Center, 140 W. Indiana Ave.
- 419-874-0847
- Tuesday, May 5, noon – 2 p.m.
- North Baltimore Area Senior Center, 215 N. 2nd St.
- 419-257-3306
Older Ohioans are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy fresh, healthy foods this season.
The mission of the Wood County Committee on Aging shall be to provide older adults with services and programs which empower them to remain independent and improve the quality of their lives.
For more information on programs and services, contact the Wood County Committee on Aging at 419-353-5661, 800-367-4935, or www.wccoa.net.
