Seniors can sign up for farmers market coupons July 26 in Lewes

Seniors who qualify can sign up from noon to 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, at Lewes Public Library to receive the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons. The program provides income-eligible seniors $50 to spend on produce and honey at Delaware farmers markets and farm stands that accept these coupons. The Historic Lewes Farmers Market accepts these coupons at both its Saturday and Wednesday market venues.

Those eligible for the program must be age 60 or older, reside in Delaware and have income of less than $25,142 per year for a single person or $33,874 for a couple. Those who qualify and apply at the July 26 event will receive the coupons the same day and can spend them through Oct. 31. For program details, go to tinyurl.com/5n77yr5x.