April 7 | 2025 Produce Plus Enrollment Begins
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.
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.
Produce Plus enrollment happens annually, following the below schedule:
April: Enrollment opens
Starting mid-May: First round of rolling program approvals and waitlist notices are communicated to participants via the contact information they provided during enrollment
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