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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 3, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in the District of Columbia, we recommend that you visit D.C.'s COVID-19 Recovery Resources or Food Resources.

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Description of Program and Relief

Produce Plus Direct

Produce Plus Direct is a program funded by the DC Department of Health and administered by DC Greens that provides locally grown, fresh produce to DC residents in areas with limited access to fresh, healthy food. Produce Plus Direct is a 2020 version of the program that has been specifically designed to support safe access to locally grown produce during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Through Produce Plus Direct, farmers and farmers’ markets will distribute local produce to DC residents through socially distant methods, like grab and go boxes, pre-order and home delivery.

Government or Lead Agency

DC Department of Health and administered by DC Greens.

Dates Available

July 14 through September 30, 2020.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

To participate, customers should call the Produce Plus Direct hotline at 202-888-4834 after enrollment begins on June 23, 2020 to be matched to a farmer or farmers’ market. Customers will be assigned to a farmer or farmers’ market on a first-come, first-serve basis until all are full.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

Call the hotline at 202-888-4834 starting June 23 to get enrolled to receive no-cost produce this summer.

Contact for More Information

Answers to frequently asked questions are here.

List of Additional Information

More information is here.


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