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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.

A fall share

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: April 13 — Dec 14

How: Pick up your bag from The Farm at St. Joe’s Oakland 44555 Woodward Ave, Pontiac MI on Wednesdays 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?

  1. 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
  2. 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

Option B: Self-serve pick-up

Available upon request

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Farm Share Assistance Program

Do you need help eating healthier?

Join the Farm Share program at the Farm at Trinity Health! You will get weekly boxes of fresh vegetables and fruits.

(A fall share)

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.

When: April – December

How to pick up: 
Ann Arbor:  Pick up at the Farm Wednesdays-Sundays at 5557 McAuley Dr Ypsilanti, MI    Map
 
Oakland: Pick up at the Hospital Wednesdays-Saturdays at 44555 Woodward Ave, Pontiac MI     Map
 

How much: Range from $0 – $30/week

Payment Options: 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. (Note: SNAP/EBT only in Ann Arbor location.)

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
  • 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 FOR ANN ARBOR!

APPLY HERE FOR OAKLAND!

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

Why participate?

  1. 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
  2. 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

 

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The Farm at Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Oakland

 

Join The Farm at Trinity Health’s 2023 Farm Share Program

Farm Share: Purchase a weekly (Full Share) or bi-weekly (Half Share) box of seasonal fruits and vegetables from local farms.

  • Spring shares include items like spinach, radishes, lettuce, peas, kale, and value-added products such as honey, local oats and other grains.
  • Summer shares include items like tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, blueberries, collards, lettuce, eggplant, melons, and peppers.
  • Fall shares include items like carrots, onions, beets, garlic, apples, spinach, lettuce, potatoes, winter squash and chard.

Farm Share Cost:

Annual Season Weekly – (36 weeks) = $1,050

Annual Season Bi-weekly – (18 weeks) = $576

Single Season Weekly – (12 weeks) = $360

Single Season Bi-weekly – (6 weeks) = $192

Farm Share Season Dates

Full Season: April 12th – December 13th

Spring: April 12th – June 28th

Summer: July 5th -September 20th

Fall: September 27th – December 13th

 

Choose from the following options:

Farm Share – Select this option to purchase a weekly or bi-weekly box of seasonal fruits and vegetables from local farms.

Medical Resident Farm Share– Are you a medical resident at Trinity Health? Use your resident meal stipend to purchase a weekly or bi-weekly box of seasonal fruits and vegetables from local farms.

Payroll Deduction– Are you an employee at Trinity Health? You can now pay for your farm share using a payroll deduct option.  

Farm Share Assistance (Sliding Scale) – Pay a sliding scale amount for your Farm Share based on income (formally known as the Farm Share Assistance Program)

Farm Share Assistance (SNAP/EBT)– Use your SNAP/EBT card to pay a discounted amount per Farm Share box. *ANN ARBOR LOCATION ONLY*

 

REGISTER HERE FOR ANN ARBOR 2023 
 
 
REGISTER HERE FOR OAKLAND 2023
 
 
 
How to Pick Up: We currently offer both in-person and self-serve options to best accommodate your schedule!
 
Ann Arbor:  Pick up at the Farm Wednesdays – Sundays
at 5557 McAuley Dr., Ypsilanti, MI 
 
Learn more about Ann Arbor pick up options here
 
 

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

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

  1. Increase variety
  2. Increase our number of available shares
  3. Support local, sustainable agriculture – Our program generates ~$250,000 in revenue each year for local farmers

Should I get a weekly share or bi-weekly share?

Weekly Shares: You pick up every week. This is designed for 3-4 people.

Bi-weekly Shares: You pick up every other week. This is designed for 1-2 people who are new to the program.

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 farmer info, recipes, nutrition information, and more! 

Register for fresh local seasonal vegetables and fruits!

Our registration process has changed a bit! Check out our new payment options at your desired location.

REGISTER HERE FOR ANN ARBOR 2023 
 
 
REGISTER HERE FOR OAKLAND 2023

 

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The Farm at Trinity Health Ann Arbor:
5557 McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 TheFarm@stjoeshealth.org

The Farm at Trinity Health Oakland:
44555 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341 OaklandFarm@stjoeshealth.org

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Trinity Health seeks new and innovative ways to improve health and wellness. The Farm serves our community by improving access to fresh food, nutrition education, and therapy. Two locations: Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Trinity Health Oakland

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