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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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St Joe's Ann Arbor: 5557 McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 TheFarm@stjoeshealth.org

St Joe's Oakland 44555 Woodward Ave, Pontiac MI 48341 OaklandFarm@stjoeshealth.org

About The Farm

St. Joseph Mercy Health System 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: St Joe's Ann Arbor and St Joe's Oakland

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