A couple of the programs that are offered by the state of Michigan that help low income families and senior citizens purchase healthy local food are the Project Fresh Program and its offshoot, The Senior Fresh program.  Both programs are administered by the Michigan Department of Community Health. 

Who Is Eligible?

Women and children (ages 1-4) currently enrolled in the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program can get coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables under the Project Fresh program. Senior citizens age 60 and over who meet income guidelines are eligible under the Senior Fresh program.

How Does the Program Work?

The local WIC office identifies eligible clients who the receive a $20 booklet of ten $2 coupons to be used June 1 through October 31 of that same year. These coupons can only be used to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers’ markets. The local Council on Aging office helps to identify those eligible for Senior Fresh who also receive the coupon books.

Coupon holders may only use their coupon at eligible markets (which can be identified via a brochure that is handed out with the coupons).  Only locally grown fresh fruits or vegetables may be purchased with the coupons.

Why Use Your Coupons at Magicland Farms?

Because we only sell produce we grow ourselves right here in Newaygo County. As we have heard from other customers, they go to other markets, pick out their produce and then are told that they cannot purchase their items because they are not grown in Michigan. You will never have that problem at Magicland Farms! Plus we can provide you with information and recipes for the products you are not familiar with. So make your shopping trip easier on yourself and head on out to Magicland Farms with your Project Fresh coupons.

Contact your local WIC/MDCH for more information about these programs. Here in Newaygo County contact:

District Health Department #10

1049 Newell

White Cloud, MI 49349

Phone: 231-689-7300