The Cayuga County Health Department has announced a series of summer dates for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program participants to pick up farmers’ market coupons at the Auburn Farmers’ Market. The initiative is part of an ongoing effort to expand access to fresh, local produce for families in need.
Eligible WIC participants can pick up their coupons on eight scheduled dates between June 24 and July 24. The distribution will take place in the parking lot across from Curley’s Restaurant. Staff from the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s SNAP-Ed Program will also be present, offering free nutrition resources and items.
The full schedule is:
- June 24 and 26: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- July 1: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- July 8 and 10: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- July 17, 22, and 24: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Appointments are first come, first served and may take up to 25 minutes. Participants must bring photo identification. Those unable to attend the market may call 315-253-1406 to schedule an appointment at the WIC offices in Auburn, Cato, or Moravia.
Families receiving Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF automatically qualify for WIC benefits. New federal income guidelines effective through June 30, 2026, outline eligibility based on household size. For instance, a family of four must have a gross annual income below $59,478 to qualify.
To learn more about eligibility or WIC services, visit www.cayugacounty.us/WIC.
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