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Veggie Box (Reduced-Cost Program)
You must be accepted in the Reduced-Cost Veggie Box before purchasing Add-ons! Add-ons purchased before being accepted in Reduced-Cost Veggie Box program will be refunded by default.
Veggie Box is a season-long commitment to supporting local farms!
Currently registering for Summer 2026: Season runs June 1, 2026 to September 4, 2026.
Reduced-Cost Veggie Box Program
A limited number of Veggie Boxes are available at a reduced cost of $6.75 weekly payments plus a $27 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit for those using SNAP Benefits (paying with an EBT card) OR those experiencing a hardship which makes accessing fresh produce difficult. Your deposit will be applied to the final 4 weeks of the veggie box season, as long as you remain in good standing.
Apply today by filling out the registration form. Acceptance into the Reduced-Cost Veggie Box program will be communicated via email by April 3.
PRODUCT INFO
Summer Veggie Box is a seasonal assortment of 5-8 local, farm-fresh produce items. Projected items include: asparagus, cooking greens, salad mix, lettuce, peas, radish, okra, herbs, beets, carrots, cabbage, green beans, peppers, kohlrabi, tomatoes, summer squash, cucumbers, sweet corn, onions, potatoes, garlic, rhubarb, strawberries, blueberries, apples, peaches, & more. This is an example of which veggies and fruit are typically available.
Weather and farm circumstance will impact what is actually offered.
REDUCED COST VEGGIE BOX PROGRAM
A limited number of Veggie Boxes are available at a reduced cost for those paying with an EBT card, OR those experiencing a hardship which makes accessing fresh produce difficult. The cost is 25% of the seasonal total, paid in weekly installments of $6.75. The remaining 75% is covered by generous donations from fellow Veggie Box members and other community members.
- Commit to picking up your box each week for the duration of the 14-week summer season and paying for your box each week ($6.75 per week). You are responsible for paying for each share, even if you miss a pickup.
- Add-ons are not included in the reduced cost program. They may be purchased once accepted into the program. Add-ons are not eligible to be charged to an EBT card.
- Pay a $27 deposit. Deposits are forfeited if a member drops out midseason. Deposits are not eligible to be charged to an EBT card.
- Members receive the same produce items, quantities, and resources regardless of payment option selected.
- Preference is given to applicants who apply before March 28. Acceptance into the Reduced Cost Veggie Box program will be communicated via email by April 3. If we are unable to grant your request, you will have the opportunity to switch to another payment method at that time, or be added to our waitlist.
- Questions about the Reduced Cost Veggie Box program? Contact the veggie box crew at foodhub@allenneighborhoodcenter.org.
WHY CHOOSE VEGGIE BOX
When you sign up for a Veggie Box, you're choosing to support the local food system as a whole. This model brings growers and eaters into community of mutual support. Veggie Box keeps your grocery dollars local, and helps small-scale, sustainable farming exist as a viable way of life.
Each week, we purchase the best in-season produce from an array of local farmers, and pack it carefully into a box for pickup at the Allen Neighborhood Center. Each week's box includes a newsletter with recipes featuring that week’s produce, a farmer spotlight, educational information about our local food system, along with other tips and facts. We source from local, professional growers who utilize sustainable growing practices and stringent food safety measures to ensure a quality product. Veggie Box is not designed to be the cheapest food you can buy, but it is designed to be a reasonably affordable and convenient way to move towards local food systems that are rooted in equity and sustainability.
The Veggie Box allows you to make one single decision now that will support dozens of local businesses every week, reduce the distance your food travels to get to your table, and create a robust system that provides our area with good jobs and healthy foods. Health, stability, equity, and connection - in one delicious package!
PICKUP INFO
Members pick up their reusable 1/2 bushel box each week at Allen Neighborhood Center, between 12-6pm on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
REFUND POLICY
- There are no refunds for missed pick-ups. You are responsible for paying for each share, even if you miss a pickup.
- There are no refunds for add-ons.