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Senior Farm Share
Check out our 2026 Senior Farm Share fact sheet.
Looking for information on Senior Farmers’ Market Coupons? See here!
These coupons are distributed by the state of Massachusetts and can be used at local farmers’ markets.
These coupons are distributed by the state of Massachusetts and can be used at local farmers’ markets.
If you’re over the age of 60 and meet income eligibility requirements, you are eligible to apply for a Senior Farm Share!
What it is: Ten weeks of fresh, local produce delivered to participating Senior Centers and Councils on Aging. Shares are valued at $155, and participants pay a one-time fee of $10 during enrollment. Many sites accept SNAP/HIP payments for this $10 fee.
How to sign up: Shares are limited and distributed through a lottery. The application period is open until May 15 or May 29, 2026 depending on the site.
Step 1: Refer to our list of distribution sites to identify a pick-up site that works for you.
Step 2: Visit the site or contact the site manager to request an application form.
Step 3: Submit the application form by the sites due date.
Step 4: The site manager will be in touch by early June to let you know whether you have been selected, and the start date for the program.
Program details:
Each distribution happens during set hours at a designated pick-up location. Please ensure that you, or a friend or family member, will be able to make it to the site during distribution hours each week. Unclaimed shares will be donated.
Shares will be made up of a mix of fresh, seasonal vegetables each week. You may receive a bag or box of produce, or you may pack up your own share with some choice of vegetables. If you have questions about the specifics, contact your local site manager.
Background
CISA’s Senior Farm Share program has been providing shares of the harvest to low-income seniors since 2004. In 2026, we will provide 800 shares through partnerships with 15 farms and 21 distributions sites throughout Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties. We rely on a mix of state funds and public generosity to provide fresh, local food to a vulnerable population. Donate now to support our important Food Access work!
For further information about the program, please contact Clarissa at 413-352-9724.
Check out our updated 2026 Senior Farm Share fact sheet for more information on the program.