GTC EATS! Summer Farm Share

GTC EATS! is our Farm Share (also known as a CSA, which stands for Community Supported Agriculture). This program brings healthy, fresh food  grown without any chemicals or pesticides to families and elders in our community.

The Summer 2022 share is available for 16 weeks from July 6th-October 19th. Participating in this share will give you local, seasonal, nutrient-dense produce in satisfying quantities. Share items will change throughout the weeks as the seasons shift.

Questions? Email our Farm Store team at info@gardeningthecommunity.org.

Types of shares

GTC EATS! FARM SHARE
  • $32 per week
  • $500 full season
GTC EATS! FARM SHARE (Low-Income)
  • $25 per week
  • $400 full season
This share is meant for individuals and families with low income and can be paid for with SNAP/HIP benefits!
GTC EATS! SENIOR FARM SHARE
  • $12.50 per week
  • $200 full season
This share is meant for seniors with low income and can be paid for with SNAP/HIP benefits!

Which share is right for me?

Full Season Member: This means you are with us for the full season!  You will automatically get a share every week. If you have to miss any weeks you must communicate with the GTC EATS! Manager one week in advance, or else you will be charged for that week.

Low-Income Share: This share is for individuals or families with low income. You do not need to qualify for or have SNAP benefits to count as low income, but can pay for these shares with SNAP/HIP benefits to reduce the cost.

Monthly Member: We welcome members signing up at any point in the season or for a monthly commitment.

​Senior Share Member: For low income seniors who qualify.  Check the following to see if it matches with your situation:
  • Age 65+
  • I receive benefits such as SNAP (food stamps, EBT, HIP), Medicaid, SSI, welfare, veterans aid, or fuel assistance;
  • I participate in the Food Bank’s Brown Bag Program;
  • I live alone and my income is below $24,980;
  • The total income of my household is below $33,820.

Share pickup

Due to COVID-19 health concerns, all shares will be packaged and set for pickup. The shares are available on Wednesdays from 1:30-5:30pm and Thursdays from 12pm-5:30pm at the GTC Farm Store (200 Walnut St. Springfield, MA 01105). Remember to return your reusable bags to exchange for next week's packaging!

Payment and policies

We accept check, debit, credit card, and EBT payments. Payments must be made one week in advance or at pickup. We encourage customers to pay for the whole season up front if you have the ability to, as this helps us keep costs down! You must pay for each week you have ordered a share, even if you forget to pick it up. If you fall behind or miss a payment, we will suspend membership until you are paid up in full.

All full season share members must pay a deposit to reserve your place. We will apply this deposit to your first share payments. If this a hardship for you, please let us know and we will accommodate.

Payments can be made online when you sign up, or stop by the farm store to pay in person. Payments via SNAP must be made in person at the farm store. Payments via cash or check can be made at the farm store or mailed to GTC at PO Box 90774 Springfield, MA 01139. Payments with your credit or debit card can be made online or at the store.
Sign up today!
You can access online sign-ups by clicking HERE.  Or, you can stop by the farm store to fill out an application and pay in-person! We're open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12pm - 6pm, and Fridays from 3pm-6pm, and Saturdays from 11am-3pm.
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ALL GTC FARM SHARES AND FARM STORE PURCHASES OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HIP

Customers using their SNAP dollars to pay for fresh fruits or veggies at GTC will immediately earn money back on their card -- from $40 - $80/mo depending on family size!!

If you come to GTC with SNAP dollars on your card, you will very likely be able to get your fruits and veggies for free - as long as you have not used up your HIP benefit for the month.

​  Please help us spread the word - many families don't know about this benefit and are not getting their free food each month.


Thanks to our Sponsors!
These wonderful folks enable us offer our shares at a reduced price to families who cannot afford the full price.