St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

July 2026 Mature Living Newsletter!

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06/21/2026

AVAILABLE JULY 1ST!!
Farmers Market Coupons will be available starting—July 1st. We only received 500 booklets this year due to SNAP Funding Cuts, so we anticipate our supply will be exhausted quickly. Coupons are handed out first come, first served. If we run out prior to a distribution date below, it will be announced via our page, local media and website.

Eligible clients will be able to pick them up in person at the office, Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 am - 4 pm. Please note that the office will be closed on July 3rd.

Please see the distribution schedule below for when we will be in your area with the coupons. For more information, please call 315-386-4730. Schedule subject to change based on coupon availability. *If you need a ride to a Distribution Site, please call Public Transportation at 315-386-2600 and ask about the First Mile, Last Mile Program!

Rules and Procedures For All Locations:
Only one coupon booklet, per eligible senior in each household; while quantities last.
The eligible senior must sign up in person. An eligible Health Care Proxy/ Power of Attorney with proper paperwork; can sign for the coupons with a signed proxy form signed in advance by the client!

Farmers Market Coupon Eligibility Requirements:
1. Must be age 60 or above AND
2. Monthly Income at/or Below 185% of Federal Poverty Level: $2,461/month (for a one-person household); Or $3,336/month (for a two-person household); Or $4,212 month (for a three-person household)

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

06/20/2026

Happy 1st Day of Summer! Check out these hot weather safety tips for older adults!

Learn about heat-related illnesses—hyperthermia (e.g., heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and more)—and seek help for symptoms of heat stroke.

06/19/2026

The Office for the Aging and all Nutrition Centers are closed for the Juneteenth holiday.

A federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States when news of the Emancip...

06/18/2026

We have partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension for a series of Tech Classes! The next one is July 6th and is held at the Learning Farm on Rt. 68 in Canton. Space is limited, so please call asap to sign up! Office for the Aging: (315) 386-4730

06/16/2026

Scams are everywhere and using AI to target your health & Medicare!

06/15/2026

It is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. If you suspect elder abuse, call Adult Protective Services at (315) 379-2148 or 911 if in immediate danger.