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The Ohio Department of Aging is proud to provide older Ohioans 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 November 30, 2026. Availability varies according to growing conditions, the time of year, and your location.

The application period is open from 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Who's eligible:

Ohioans age 60 or older; and Ohioans with a household income within 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, income ranges are outlined below; and

For 2026, incomes ranges equaling 185% of the Federal Poverty Level are:

$0-$29,526 for a 1-person household

$0-$40,034 for a 2-person household

$0-$50,542 for a 3-person household

$0-$61,050 for a 4-person household

$0-$71,558 for a 5-person household

$0-$82,066 for a 6-person household

If you meet both criteria above, go to Aging.Ohio.Gov/SFMNP to complete your application

Application Process

If you are in the process of applying for your benefit and need assistance with the online application, or are requesting a printed out copy of your benefit, contact Medina County Senior & Adult Services at 330-723-9514.

 If you have previously participated in SFMNP, you  must reapply every program year.

When applying, to reload your card from previous years, type in your card ID# on your application.

Utilization

If accepted, you can use your benefit at authorized markets  until November 30. After the November 30 redemption deadline, any unspent benefits will expire.

If you participated last year and have your card, it will automatically be refilled with the $50 benefit.

If you requested a card to be sent, the card will arrive 4-6 weeks to the address provided on your application.

If you are using the Homegrown app, the $50 benefit will automatically be loaded to your account on May 15.

To find out the balance left on your account, or having any trouble with the Homegrown App, call the Ohio Homegrown Benefits Support Line at (614) 412-1729, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., or Saturday-Sunday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Redeem at:

Western Star Acres Farm at Barberton Farmers Market 3288 S Medina Line Rd Wadsworth  June 1 - October 31

Medina Farmers Market on the square in Medina – various vendors May 17 - October 4. This market converts credit on the card to paper vouchers for use at the market. These vouchers are only redeemable at Medina Farmers Market.

Garnes Apiary Honey at Cornerstone Chapel parking lot May 3 - October 31. Yellow Tent

Nearby to Medina county, Red Wagon Farms in Lorain County, 16081 E River Rd, Columbia Station, May 20 - October 31

Aldi’s Gift Card

To be included in Medina County Senior & Adult Foundation's holiday $50 Aldi gift card mailing, you must UTILIZE the farmer's market vouchers received from Homegrown. The Aldi's program is only for Medina county.

You can read and download the Annual Report here.

You can read and download the Strategic Plan here.

The past three years have seen continued and exciting changes amongst the senior population and at Medina County Senior & Adult Services. The most obvious difference is our name change. Medina County Office for Older Adults is now Medina County Senior & Adult Services. This moniker better describes the services we provide, which include offerings for all adults as well as seniors. It also better describes what we do as we now include, since 2021, Adult Protective Services under the MCSAS umbrella. The population of seniors in Medina has boomed over the past several years and now almost 30% of county residents are age 60 and over. This expands our client base and with the lowering of the age to participate in activities at the centers to 55, our activities, events, and educational opportunities continue to grow.

The agency began the 2026-2028 strategic planning session with a community survey in September 2025. These survey results were taken and discussed at our strategic planning session, which took place on October 20, 2025. The strategic planning team included senior center participants, staff, county administration, advisory council members and foundation board members. The report before you is the result of the survey and the work session.

Take this opportunity to read through the following pages and see the improvements we’ve made, changes we’ve encountered and planned expansions that we are planning over the next three years. We continue to strive for the best for the seniors of Medina County.

Medina County Senior & Adult Services has a full service senior center available to all residents of the County! Our daily offerings include lunches, exercise classes, billiards, educational opportunities, art classes, support groups, entertainment and health checks. We have recently renovated the space with new carpet, paint and a state-of-the-art kitchen remodel. We have no-touch computer check-in and many sanitizing stations to keep everyone safe. We look forward to welcoming you into the center – call or stop by today!

Click CLICK HERE to access "My Active Center" to sign up for selected activities online.

Heating Assistance Available 
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025

The Ohio Department of Development and Medina County Office for Older Adults (MCOOA) want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of up to seven members and 60% of State Median Income for a household of eight or more members to pay their heating bills. 

Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, the benefit can help manage heating costs. Older Ohioans may go to their local Area Agency on Aging office for help with assembling the required documents and completing their HEAP application. They may also visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online or to download a copy of the application.  

When applying, individuals need to have copies of the following documents:

• Most recent utility bills.
• A list of all household members (including birth dates and Social Security numbers).
• Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members (12 months for certain income types).
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members.
• Proof of disability (if applicable).

HEAP benefits are applied to an individual’s energy bill after Jan. 1. Applications for the HEAP program must be received by May 31, 2025.

For more information or assistance with applying for a HEAP benefit, contact MCSAS at 330-723-9514.

To be connected to your local Energy Assistance Provider, call (800) 282-0880 (hearing impaired clients may dial 711 for assistance) or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR 2026 TRIP BOOK

MCSAS offers casino and day trips from March through December. These bus trips are open to the public. 

CLICK HERE to download the 2025-2026 Senior Solutions Resource Guide.

This directory is tailored to the specific needs and interests of older adults and their families, featuring services, facilities and guidance professionals.