Senior Project Fresh Program

The Senior Project Fresh program is aimed at helping older adults eat healthier as they age.

The program provides participants free nutrition education and $25 in benefits that can be exchanged for fresh fruits, vegetables, and honey sold at local farmers’ markets and roadside stands. The program runs from May 1 to October 31 each year.

Eligibility criteria for older adults

• Residents who are aged 60 or older with a total household income of $28,952.50 or less for an individual, or $39,127.50 for a couple, are eligible to apply for the program. 
• Every eligible household member may apply. Income eligibility is determined by yearly gross household income. Household is defined as “a group of related or nonrelated individuals who are living together as one economic unit”.  An economic unit is a group of people who share an address and pool their income and expenses to meet their needs.
• Residents who are aged 55 or older who belong to a Michigan federally recognized tribe or urban tribal group are also eligible.
• Benefits must be obtained in the county in which the applicant lives.

Eligibility criteria for farmers

•  Grow and sell local produce (vegetables, fruit, cut herbs, mushrooms and honey)
•  Sell at a roadside stand or farmer’s market

If you have questions, please contact us at MDHHS-SeniorProjectFresh@michigan.gov.