OLGT 2018-21: Cross Programs: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

A CSA is a system that allows for direct exchange of goods between a consumer and a farm or group of farms. This supports local economies and gives consumers access to fresh produce.   

 

The Department, in collaboration with Project Bread and a number of local CSA partners, developed a SNAP CSA program initiative in which SNAP clients may participate.   

 

Participation in the SNAP CSA Program is voluntary and benefits SNAP households by increasing access to fresh, local, and affordable fruits and vegetables.  Participating clients pay for their CSA share with SNAP benefits and receive weekly shares at predetermined community sites.   

 

This initiative is approved through the 2020 CSA Season. 

 

Important: Staff must continue to remind clients of voluntary participation in the CSA Program.  This program is separate from the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), which is being suspended on  April 15, 2018.