BAiP members can participate in the “Fresh Food for Seniors Program” sponsored by City Council Member Gale Brewer and Borough President Mark Levine to bring farm-fresh fruit and vegetables at low cost to seniors on the Upper West Side.
— The program offers a bag of fresh fruits and vegetables for $10 (a $15+ value).
— Produce bags may contain a selection of items such as corn, tomatoes, squash, lettuce, carrots, potatoes, berries, apples, plums, or pears depending on what’s in season every two weeks from July into November.
It’s pay-as-you-go, not a subscription, so it’s a great value with no need for a commitment – just a little advance planning. Produce is ordered by GrowNYC at wholesale prices from farmers in New York and New Jersey.
For information, email us at freshfood@bloominplace.org or call (212) 842-8831, Ext 20, and leave a message.
Location: St. Luke’s House (Mount Sinai Hospital Addiction Institute) at 306 W. 102nd St.
Pickup and Prepay Dates:Every other Wednesday, 3 – 4 p.m
Cost per bag:$10, paid in cash at St. Luke’s House.
Bags must be ordered and paid for two weeks in advance of pickup.
Not a BAiP member? Join our community by registering here!
- 1st bag pickup and 2nd bag prepay: July 15, 3 – 4 p.m.
- 2nd bag pickup and 3rd bag prepay: July 29, 3 – 4 p.m.1
- 3rd bag pickup and 4th bag prepay: Aug. 12, 3 – 4 p.m.
- 4th bag pickup and 5th bag prepay: Aug. 26, 3 – 4 p.m.
- 5th bag pickup and 6th bag prepay: Sept. 9, 3 – 4 p.m.
- 6th bag pickup and 7th bag prepay: Sept. 23, 3 – 4 p.m.
- 7th bag pickup and 8th bag prepay: Oct. 7, 3 – 4 p.m.
- 8th bag pickup and 9th bag prepay: Oct. 21, 3 – 4 p.m.
- 9th bag pickup and 10th bag prepay: Nov. 4, 3 – 4 p.m.
- 10th (last) bag pickup (no prepay): Nov. 18, 3 – 4 p.m.