June 15, 2023 | By Emilie Jacques
Distribution of Senior Project Fresh Coupons will take place starting Monday, June 19 through Thursday, June 29, 2023 at locations throughout Houghton and Keweenaw counties.
These coupons are for seniors over the age of 59 living in Houghton or Keweenaw county who meet specific income requirements. The coupons are valued at $25 and can be used at any participating farmer’s market in Michigan – to purchase more than 80 types of fresh fruits and vegetables. 
Seniors may be eligible if they are in a single household with an income level under $25,142 or a household with two people with an income level under $33,874. Those 55 years of age and a member of a Michigan federally recognized tribe or urban tribe who meets the income requirements, may also be eligible to receive Senior Project Fresh coupons.
Some of the produce that can be purchased with these coupons includes but is not limited to watermelon, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, strawberries, rosemary, lettuce, honey, cucumbers, brussel sprouts, blueberries, asparagus and apples. With more than 75 varieties of food that are included in Senior Project Fresh, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Coupons will be distributed June 19 to 21, and June 26 to 29 at select locations in both Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. Coupons are available on a first-come first-served basis with limited amounts of coupons. To learn more, see the full schedule of coupon distributions, and find a list of all eligible fresh fruits and vegetables, visit coppercountryseniormeals.org.
For those who can’t make it to a listed location, the coupons will be available at the MSU Extension office at 1500 Birch St., Hancock after Thursday, June 29. If you have any questions, call the MSU Extension Office at (906) 482-5830.
Senior Project Fresh Distribution Dates
- Monday, June 19
- Calumet Park Avenue Apartment Complex Congregate Site (Calumet) – 10:00am – 12:00pm
- Laurium Housing Community Room (Laurium) – 2:00pm – 4:00pm
- Tuesday, June 20
- Maple Lane Congregate Site (Lake Linden) – 10:30am – 12:00pm
- Wednesday, June 21
- Chassell Fire Hall (Chassell) – 10:30am – 11:30am
- Monday, June 26
- Douglas House (Houghton) – 10:30am – 12:00pm
- Keweenaw Pines (Mohawk) – 1:00pm – 2:30pm
- Tuesday, June 27
- Lakeview Manor (Hancock) – 10:00am – 12:00pm
- Heritage Manor (Houghton) – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
- Wednesday, June 28
- Arbor Green (Houghton) – 12:30pm – 2:30pm
- Thursday, June 29
- Scott Building (Hancock) – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Senior Project Fresh Eligible Items
- Apples
- Fennel-Finocchio
- Potatoes
- Artichoke-Cardoon
- Garlic
- Pumpkins (for eating only)
- Asparagus
- Grapes
- Radishes
- Barley Grass
- Green Dandelions
- Raspberries
- Basil
- Greens (all)
- Rhubarb
- Beans (all)
- Honey (all types)
- Rosemary
- Beets
- Horseradish
- Rutabagas
- Blackberries
- Howell Melons
- Sage
- Blueberries
- Jerusalem Artichoke
- Salsify & Scorzonera
- Bok Choy
- Jute
- Saskatoon berries
- Brussels Sprouts
- Mallow/Mloukhia
- Scallions
- Cabbage
- Kale & Collards
- Shallots
- Cantaloupe
- Kohlrabi
- Sorrel
- Carrots
- Leeks
- Spinach
- Cauliflower
- Lemon Balm
- Sprouts
- Celeriac Lemon Grass
- Squash (all)
- Celery
- Lettuce (all)
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Lovage
- Summer Savory
- Chicory
- Marjoram
- Sunchokes
- Cilantro
- Mint
- Sweet Potatoes
- Corn (not ornamental or popcorn)
- Onions (all)
- Swiss Chard
- Cranberries
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Cucumbers
- Parsley
- Tomatillo
- Currants
- Parsnips
- Tomatoes
- Cutting celery
- Peaches
- Turnips
- Dill
- Pears
- Watercress
- Eggplant
- Peas
- Watermelon
- Baby Eggplant
- Peppers (all)
- White Strawberries
- Elderberries
- Persimmons
- Epazote Plums
