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The purpose of Comfort Food Community’s produce prescription programming is to improve health outcomes related to chronic illness and food/nutrition insecurity by connecting eligible participants with vouchers to spend on fresh, nutritious foods by local producers, and by providing education related to nutrition, skills building, and resource sharing.
Comfort Food Community
Produce Prescription Program
What
A 5-month nutrition incentive and education program intended
to connect participants with fresh, locally sourced produce and nutrition education. Participants receive five, $5 vouchers ($25) in the mail five times for a total of $125.
When
Enrollment begins in April 2025 and is open while supplies last. $25 in vouchers once per month to spend on produce, dairy, meats, and other eligible items from participating vendors throughout Washington County.
Who
Glens Falls Hospital is the primary screening and referral partner for this program. While the focus is on Medicaid, Medicare, and Essential Plan members, insurance type and provider are not current eligibility factors for this program. Eligibility is determined by screening positively for food insecurity and identifying the presence or risk for a chronic health condition.
How
Designated partners in Glens Falls Hospital care management program, clinical nutrition programs, and cancer center program will screen and refer patients to CFC for enrollment in the program.
Title | Address |
|---|---|
Saratoga Farmers Market - Winter Location | High Rock Park: 112 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
Warrensburg Farmers Market | 125 N Holden St, Warrensburg, MO 64093 |
Saratoga Farmers Market | 3065 Ny-50, Wilton Mall Food Ct, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
Glens Falls Farmers Market | S Street Pavillion, 31, Glens Falls, NY 12801-3503 |
Petuske's Produce | 39 Halfmoon Dr, Halfmoon, NY 12188-1100 |
Ryan's Country Farm | 943 State Route 149, Lake George, NY 12845 |
The Green Grocer Natural Foods | 1505 Rte 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065 |
Mack Brook Farm | 312 Mceachron Hill Rd, Argyle, NY 12809 |
Old Saratoga Mercantile | 1120 Rte 29, Schuylerville, NY 12871 |
Yushak's Market | 1042 County Route 61, Shushan, NY 12873 |
Saratoga Apple | 1174 Rte 29, Schuylerville, NY 12871 |
Pitney Meadows Community Farm | 223 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
Four Seasons Natural Food Store | 120 Henry St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 |
Byron's Village Market | 20 Broad St, Schuylerville, NY 12871-130 |
Cambridge Village Market | 35 West Main Street, Cambridge, NY 12816 |
Canal Street Marketplace | 63 Canal St, Fort Edward, NY 12828 |
Green Mountain Food Service | 4 Smith St, Whitehall, NY 12887 |
BJs Farm Stand- Saratoga | 16 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (Minogue's Parking Lot) |
BJs Farm Stand- Wilton | 628 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (Minogue's Parking Lot) |
BJs Farm Stand- Mechanicville | 1 Park Plaza, Mechanicville, NY 12118 (McDonald's Parking Lot) |
Swezey View Farm | 301 Gibbs Rd, Hartford NY |
Fresh Take Farm Stand | 1731 County Route 31, Granville, NY |
Slateville Farm Stand | 304 County Rt 28, Granville, NY 12832 |
Argyle Cheese Farmer | 2358 Burgoyne Ave, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 |
Steven's Vegetables | 1598 County Rt 49, Argyle, NY, United States, New York |
Butternut Ridge Farm | 4323 State Route 40, Argyle, NY, United States, New York |
BJs Farm Stand- Greenwich | 611 Wilbur Ave, Greenwich, NY 12834 |
Muddy Trail Jerky Co. | 406 State Route 29 Greenwich, NY |
Berle Farm | 319 Beechwood Rd, Hoosick Falls, NY |
Gardenworks Farm | 1055 County Rt, Salem, NY 12865 |
Perry's Orchard | 212 Delevan Rd, Eagle Bridge, NY |
Happenchance Farm | 396 County Rt 68, Eagle Bridge, NY |
Bernard Farm | 2275 State Rt 22, Cambridge, NY 12816 |
Cambridge Food Co-Op | 1 W Main St, Cambridge, NY |
Route 22 Farmers Market- Whitehall | Canal Park Pavillion, Whitehall, NY |
Route 22 Farmers Market- Salem | New York 22, Salem, NY |
Route 22 Farmers Market- Granville | 11 Main St. Granville, NY |
Fort Edward Canal St. Marketplace | 63 Canal St. Fort Edward, NY |
Cambridge Valley Farmers Market | 11 W. Main St. Cambridge, NY |
Find the Location Closest to you!
Comfort Food Community Enhanced Service
Produce Prescription Program
In 2024, New York State applied for and was awarded an 1115 Waiver under state Medicaid to create a statewide program for screening and enrolling eligible Medicaid members in “enhanced services” that support a variety of health-related social needs. The NYS waiver established Healthy Alliance as the lead entity for the Capital District and North Country. Healthy Alliance is in the process of building a regional Social Care Network of contracted service providers that will offer “enhanced services” to eligible Medicaid members. Individuals must be screened and referred to enhanced services by Healthy Alliance-affiliated resource navigators (utilizing the secure Unite Us platform). As part of the Social Care Network lead by Healthy Alliance, CFC will be offering an “enhanced service” version of the Produce Prescription program.
What
For up to 6 months, eligible participants can sign up to receive a weekly packet of vouchers by mail. The total weekly $ amount of vouchers (yet to be determined) will be sufficient to provide 3 meals a day, 7 days a week per participant.
Monthly voucher packets will also contain recipes, nutrition information, and additional resources and programs related to food access and other health-related social needs.
When
Enrollment for this program will be year-round and open as supplies last.
Who
Current Medicaid enrollment is a requirement for this program. There are additional criteria that must be met for an individual to be eligible for enhanced services. Individuals who are interested must be screened by a Healthy Alliance-affiliated screener.
Vouchers can be spent on eligible produce, protein, dairy, grain, and healthy value-added items at participating farmers’ markets, farm stands, and local grocery stores/co-ops in Washington County and some locations in Saratoga and Warren counties.
How
Individuals who are interested must be screened by a Healthy Alliance-affiliated screener. To be screened, you can go to
www. healthyalliance.org/screenedor call (518) 379-0233 to be screened
Produce Prescription Program
What
A 5-month nutrition incentive and education program intended
to connect participants with fresh, locally sourced produce and nutrition education. Eligible CDPHP members may sign up to receive five, $5.00 vouchers ($25.00) up to FOUR times (for a total of $100 worth of vouchers).
When
This program runs from June-December. Vouchers are available as supplies last and expire at the end of the year. Participants must visit the CFC table at participating farmers’ markets to receive market vouchers. See the schedule below for Famers Market dates and locations.
Who
Participating markets are Glens Falls Farmers Market, Saratoga Farmers Market, Canal St. Marketplace in Fort Edward, and Cambridge Valley Farmers’ Market. Eligible insurance types may change from year to year. This year, eligible insurance types include Medicaid/HARP, Medicare, Essential Plan, and Child Health Plus.
How
CDPHP will send eligible participants in Washington County (and some zip codes in Saratoga and Warren counties) an invitation in the mail beginning in May to enroll in the program. Members may also be screened by a CFC staff person at the farmers’ market for eligibility and enrollment. Enrollment is open as supplies last.
Canal St. Marketplace
63 Canal St, Fort Edward, NY
Thursday 4-7pm
Glens Falls Farmers Market
Aviation Mall, 578 Aviation Rd, Queensbury, NY
Saturday 9am-12pm
Cambridge Valley Farmers Market
Old Firehouse, 11 W Main St, Cambridge, NY
Sunday 10am-1pm
Saratoga Farmers Market
High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
Wednesday 3-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
Eligible Items
Dairy
Milk, Yogurt, Cheese
Protein
Meats, Jerky, Eggs
Produce
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Grains
Bread, Bagels, Flour
Jarred
Jam, Honey, Maple Syrup, Peanut Butter
Spices
Spices & Spice Mixes
Questions? Contact:
Lyndsey Brainerd, Community Health Manager
518-530-9299