What is the Fresh Food Share?

The FFS is a community food program in the City of Detroit. It is an easy and affordable way to purchase fresh produce, increase nutrition knowledge, and support local farmers.

How does it work?

Members pre-order a box of produce at their local community site by the 2nd Friday of each month. Note: Fresh Food Share orders will be due the 3rd Friday of each month starting February 2012. Hannan Center is a local community distribution site.

Then, fresh produce is purchased at wholesale prices from local farmers at Eastern Market, including Detroit growers. The fresh produce is packed into individual shares by volunteers at Gleaners Community Food Bank. Hannan senior volunteers help pack the produce the third Thursday of each month, leaving from Hannan on a van at 12:30pm and returning around 3pm. Note: Produce packing will move to the 4th Thursday of each month, starting February 2012.

The boxes are delivered to Hannan and members pick up their boxes the 3rd Friday of each month, 12noon-1:30pm. Note: Fresh Food Share Distribution will move to the 4th Friday of each month starting February 2012. Each box contains a nutritious variety of vegetables and fruits and a monthly newsletter with recipes and nutrition information.

Where can I register and place my order?

Applications are available in the Hannan Lobby, 4750 Woodward Av. Or, download an application here. Payment and completed application may be turned into Robin Massey at 313-833-1300, x13.

How can I pay?

Cash or check payable to "Fresh Food Share" are excepted during ongoing registration. Payment by Bridgecard at Hannan 12noon-1pm the 3rdFriday of each month.

Biggest Bang for your Buck! Large Mixed Veggies & Fruit: 30 pounds for $17.

For the Single Person! Small Mixed Veggies & Fruit: 20 pounds for $10.

For the Sweet Tooth! Small Fruit Only: 12 pounds for $10.

Support a Senior! Small Mixed Veggies & Fruit: 20 pounds for $14. Cards available in the Hannan Lobby or via download here. Utilize the same process for payment as above.

Interested in volunteering? Contact Robin Massey, 313-833-1300, 13.

Questions?

Alexis Bogdanova-Hanna, Fresh Food Share Coordinator, 313-550-8034

Robin Massey, On-site Coordinator, 313-833-1300, x13

Alternative Locations

PVM Village of St. Martha's

PVM Village of Woodbridge Manor

PVM Village of Harmony Manor

PVM Village of Oakman Manor

Please visit the Fresh Food Share website for a complete list of alternative locations.

The Fresh Food Share is a program of the Green Ribbon Collaborative, including Gleaners Community Food Bank, The Eastern Market Corporation, The Greening of Detroit, and Fair Food Network.