Produce Plus is funded by DC Health and administered by FRESHFARM. Produce Plus provides locally grown, fresh fruits and vegetables to Washington, DC residents with limited access to fresh, healthy food.
***Due to unprecedented demand, the 2024 Produce Plus program is now only able to accept submissions for the waitlist.***
Unfortunately, there are a limited number of spots in the program, which is based on the annual amount of funding received from DC. If you are still interested in Produce Plus, please fill out the form so that your information can be added to the waitlist, but also so that FRESHFARM can better understand the true demand for the Produce Plus program to aid in future advocacy efforts.
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To enroll in Produce Plus, complete the form above or submit for 2024 Produce Plus enrollment over the phone by calling the Produce Plus hotline at (202) 888-4834.
After completing the form, FRESHFARM will contact you, using your stated communication preference, letting you know if you are enrolled in the program (starting June 1st) or if you are placed on the waitlist.
Questions? Please email produceplus@freshfarm.org or call (202) 888-4834 Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm to speak to a representative, or press 0 to leave a voicemail. Thank you!
PRODUCE PLUS MARKET GUIDE (ENGLISH)
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Important Dates
Enrollment in Produce Plus is now open; please keep these dates in mind:
- April 8th: Enrollment opens
- May 31st: First round of public enrollment closes
- June 1st: Produce Plus program starts at participating farmers markets across Washington, DC, and will run until November 30th
- Extending the Produce Plus season into the fall is an important part of increasing food access for DC residents, especially those in Wards 5, 7, and 8
- Mid-May to mid-June: First round of program approvals or waitlist notifications sent to participants
How Do I Check My Card Balance?
You can check your Produce Plus benefits card balance at any time. Here’s what to do:
- Go to the balance checker website
- Type in your Last Name and your Produce Plus Loyalty Number (12 digits; starts with “FR” on the back of your card)
- Click the “Check” button
- Now you may review your current Produce Plus benefits card balance!
You can also contact FRESHFARM at produceplus@freshfarm.org or call/text (202)888-4834 to sign up to receive text message receipts.
How Does Produce Plus Work?
From early June through the end of November, program participants get $40/month to spend on local fruits and vegetables of their choosing at select farmers markets and farm stands throughout Washington, DC.
These funds increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables while simultaneously generating meaningful income for local farmers, many of whom are also first-generation farmers and BIPOC farmers.
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Questions? Please email produceplus@freshfarm.org or call (202) 888-4834 Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm to speak to a representative, or press 0 to leave a voicemail.
Produce Plus is DC Health’s city-wide produce incentive program. Mayor Muriel Bowser invests more than $1 million annually in this program to increase access to fresh produce and strengthen local farmers markets.