Oakland Farm Share Assistance Program

Do you need help eating healthier?

Join the Farm Share program at the Farm at St Joe’s! You will get weekly boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables.

What: We believe everyone has a right to high quality, locally grown produce. We don’t want cost to get in the way. We offer free membership to Farm Share Program to qualifying individuals. Join our program and get a box of fresh fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers every week. Plus, educational weekly newsletters, budget friendly recipes, and connections to other community resources.

When: July 8 – November 18 2021

How: Pick up your bag from The Farm at St. Joe’s Oakland 44555 Woodward Ave, Pontiac MI on Thursdays 3-6pm. We also offer a self-serve option upon request.

How much: $0

Eligibility:

Need for food assistance (examples include earning less that 80% of median income; having to choose between buying fresh fruits and vegetables and other necessities; having difficulty providing healthy meals; qualify for SNAP or WIC)
Commitment and ability to picking up your box of veggies every week (missing two weeks will remove you from the program).
Commitment to an in-person orientation and filling out a post-participation survey.

Interested in the program, but don’t qualify? Check out our member-pay Farm Share. Learn more here

APPLY HERE!

Please note that there are limited spots available and you may be wait-listed.

Why participate?

People love it! Previous members reported:
- Eating more fruits and veggies
- Trying new fruits and veggies
- Feeling healthier
- Losing weight
- Having fun trying new foods with their children
Support local farmers!

What Will I Get?

There will be different vegetables and some fruit throughout the season. Examples:

Spring: kale, radishes, oats, honey, peas, lettuce

Summer: tomatoes, zucchini, blueberries, corn, collards

Fall: Squash, potatoes, spinach, turnips, carrots, beets, apples

How will I get it?

Pick up happens at The Farm at St. Joe’s each week.

Option A: Traditional Pick-up Thursdays 3:00-6pm

Option B: Self-serve pick-up

Available upon request

Ann Arbor Farm Share Assistance Program

Do you need help eating healthier?

Join the Farm Share program at the Farm at St Joe’s! You will get weekly boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables.

What: We believe everyone has a right to high quality, locally grown produce. We don’t want cost to get in the way. We offer a sliding scale for our Farm Share Program to qualifying families. We work with you to set a fair price that fits with your budget. Join our program and get a box of fresh fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers every week. Plus, educational weekly newsletters, budget friendly recipes, and connections to other community resources.

We are also are offering our Farm Share for SNAP customers at a 75% discount – $6.25/week – from June 30th – December 8th. This is in partnership with the Michigan Fitness Foundation and their Michigan Farm to Family Program.

When: April 7 through December 8, 2021 OR June 30 through December 8, 2021

How: Pick up your bag from The Farm at St. Joe’s (5557 McAuley Dr, right on the hospital campus!) weekly. Map

How much: Range from $6.25 – $18/week

How to pay: We offer a sliding scale and alternative payment options, including SNAP/EBT. After you apply you will be contacted to confirm eligibility and discuss the discounted Farm Share rate, that works best for you.

Eligibility:

Need for food assistance (examples include earning less that 80% of median income; having to choose between buying fresh fruits and vegetables and other necessities; having difficulty providing healthy meals; qualify for SNAP or WIC)
Commitment and ability to picking up your box of veggies every week (missing two weeks will remove you from the program).
Commitment to an in person orientation and filling out a post-participation survey.

Interested in the program, but don’t qualify? Check out our member-pay Farm Share. Learn more here

APPLY HERE!

Please note that there are limited spots available and you may be wait-listed.

Why participate?

People love it! Previous members reported:
- Eating more fruits and veggies
- Trying new fruits and veggies
- Feeling healthier
- Losing weight
- Having fun trying new foods with their children
Support local farmers!

What Will I Get?

There will be different vegetables and some fruit throughout the season. Examples:

Spring: kale, radishes, oats, honey, peas, lettuce

Summer: tomatoes, zucchini, blueberries, corn, collards

Fall: Squash, potatoes, spinach, turnips, carrots, beets, apples

How will I get it?

Pick up happens at The Farm at St. Joe’s each week.

Option A: Traditional Pick-up Wednesdays 3:00-6pm/Thursdays 3:00-5pm

Currently offering contact free curbside pick-up.

Option B: Self-serve pick-up

Come any time each week starting Wednesdays at 12:30pm through Sundays at 5pm and pick up your bag from the walk-in cooler.

St. Joe’s Farm Share

Our Farm Share is a collaborative program that connects local eaters with local farmers!

We offer whole and half shares and safe, convenient pick-up, and three seasons! You will get a box of lovely local fruits and veggies!

Size: averages 6-8 items

Farm Share Cost:

Season Pass – Full (36 weeks) = $875

Season Pass – Half (18 weeks) = $476

Individual Season – Full (12 weeks) = $300

Individual Season – Half (6 weeks) = $168

2021 Season Dates:

Spring: April 7th – June 23rd

Summer: June 30th – September 15th

Fall: September 22nd – December 8th

First time you’ve heard of this type of program? Read on…

What is a Farm Share or CSA Program?

Like a veggie subscription service, members of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Program get produce straight from their local farmers for a predetermined amount of time.

Where does the food come from?

The St Joe’s Farm Share is a collaborative effort. We work with 12 local farmers to aggregate a wide variety of responsibly grown, local fruits and vegetables. Working together allows us to:

Increase variety
Increase our number of available shares
Support local, sustainable agriculture
1. Our program will generate ~$130,000 in revenue this year for farmers.

What will I get if I sign up?

You will pick up a box of fruits and vegetables from The Farm at St. Joes. The exact contents will change week-to-week and season-to-season.

Spring will feature a lot of greens (arugula, spinach, kale, etc).

Summer will include things like tomatoes, peaches, carrots, eggplant, and peppers.

Fall will have both greens as well as many of the storage crops such as potatoes, squash, and beets.

We offer whole and half shares

Whole shares: you pick up every week. This is designed for 3-4 people.

Half shares: you pick up every other week. This is designed for 1-2 people who are new to the program.

How will I get my veggies?

Typically we offer self-serve and in-person pick ups. We currently offer curbside pickup (Wed/Thur) due to the corona virus situation.

Pickup in the time of corona:

HIGHLY ENCOURAGED: Curbside pick-up check out the video.
- Wednesday 3-6pm
- Thursdays 3-5pm
If absolutely necessary: self-serve.
- We ask that only front-line health care workers or those with no other option due to essential work utilize this option.
- How to Video

How will I know what I’m going to get?

You will receive an email every week letting you know what will be in the share. This will include recipes, nutrition information and more! If you want to see examples of past newsletters, click here.