SENIOR PROJECT FRESH

This program allows low-income, nutritionally at-risk people 60 and older, to buy fresh produce using Coupon Booklets. The FRESH coupons are administered through the Michigan Department of Community Health and eligible consumers can use the coupons at participating farmers markets and roadside stands from June- October. See new program directly below!

Senior Project Fresh is a USDA program that provides low-income adults age 60 and older with unprocessed, Michigan-grown produce. Seniors at 185% of poverty or less can receive nutritional information and a coupon book with five $5.00 vouchers to use at authorized farmers markets and roadside stands to select their choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs. The Council on Aging raises funds to purchase the vouchers from the State of Michigan then distributes them to eligible seniors. The farmers then turn the vouchers back into the State for reimbursement. Thus, the program benefits vulnerable seniors and local farming families.

Special group: 55+ years old who are members of a Michigan federally recognized tribe or urban tribal group are also eligible State of Michigan.

For more information, call (810) 987-8813.

Program Dates: Season: May 1 – October 31 each year State of Michigan  /  Benefits must be used in the county where the applicant lives State of Michigan.

Income:  $28,952.50 or less for an individual / $39,127.50 or less for a couple

Household definition: Related or unrelated individuals living together as one economic unit State of Michigan

 Serves the State of Michigan