Erie County Veteran Services

Fresh food should never feel out of reach.

With grocery costs continuing to challenge families, DVS is hitting the road in Western New York to help eligible Veterans and Military Families access FreshConnect checks before they’re gone.

FreshConnect checks help eligible Veterans and Military Families buy fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets. 🥬🍅🥦🫜🥕

DVS Veterans Benefits Advisor Rob Stutz and members of our Western New York Outreach Team continue connecting with Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families at farmers markets across the region, bringing resources directly into the communities we serve. 🦬

👀 Look for our DVS Mobile Outreach Van at these upcoming WNY FreshConnect distribution sites:

🥬 Canal Village Farmers' Market
127 West Center Street
Medina, NY 14103
06/20/2026 | 8:00 AM–2:00 PM

🍅 Kenmore Farmers Market
2919 Delaware Ave
Kenmore, NY 14217
06/21/2026 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

🥦 Batavia Farmers Market
Parking lot across from O’Lacy Rest. on School Street
Batavia, NY 14020
06/23/2026 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
07/07/2026 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

🥕 North Tonawanda City Market
310 Robinson Road
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
06/27/2026 | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM

🥒 Wilson Community Farmers Market
Brownie's Custard Stand-Wilson
186 Harbor Street
Wilson, NY 14172
06/30/2026 | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
07/14/2026 | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM

🌽 Dunkirk Farmers Market
45 Cliffstar Court
Dunkirk, NY 14048
07/01/2026 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

🫑 Clarence Hollow Farmers' Market
10717 Main Street East of Ransom Road
Clarence, NY 14031
07/11/2026 | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
08/01/2026 | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

🚨 DO. NOT. WAIT!
FreshConnect Checks are in HIGH DEMAND and available while supplies last.

Visit our DVS website to learn more: https://veterans.ny.gov/freshconnect-checks-veterans-and-families