Produce Plus

Due to unprecedented demand, the 2023 Produce Plus program waitlist is now full.

Unfortunately, there are a limited number of spots in the program, which is based on the annual amount of funding received from DC.

Thank you again for your interest in the Produce Plus program.

If you wish to enroll in Produce Plus, please keep these dates in mind:

• May 8th: Enrollment opens to the public
• 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
• August: First potential round of waitlist additions to program sent to participants

You can check your Produce Plus benefits card balance at any time. Here’s what to do:

1. Go to the balance checker website
2. Type in your Last Name and your Produce Plus Loyalty Number (12 digits; starts with “FR” on the back of your card)
3. Click the “Check” button
4. 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.

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.