Program Summary

Prescription for a Healthy Oakland is here to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables within our community! This program is six months. Once enrolled, eligible program participants will complete monthly health education sessions. Following each session, participants will receive $40 in produce vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from our local vendors. ​

Eligibility

  • Must be an adult (18+) living in Oakland County
  • Meets guidelines for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and or eligible for Medicaid.
  • Must be experiencing limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Must be able to shop at partnering vendor locations.
  • Must be able to complete online health education sessions (can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smartphone).

Enrollment

Enrollment is currently closed. We continue to seek grants and apply for funding to support this program in Oakland County. If you are interested in participating in the program, follow the link below to the Interest Form + Waitlist and we will contact you regarding open enrollment. 

​Please note that we will only contact you when there is an opportunity for enrollment.

Program Goals

  1. To increase participants’ knowledge & skills to engage in health behaviors. 
  2. ​To increase fruit & vegetable consumption and time spent doing physical activities among program participants.​
  3. To promote relationship building and community among participants.
  4. To create and foster partnerships with local clinics and health care providers, social service and religious organizations, food markets, and physical activity opportunities to support participant health improvement and promote program sustainability.

Health Education Sessions

How t​o Use Produce Vouchers

  • Visit a participating vendor.
  • Tell the cashier you have Prescription for Healthy Oakland produce vouchers!
  • Separate eligible items and create a separate order for any other purchases.
  • Pay the cashier with the required voucher amount to the nearest whole dollar. 
    • If your purchase is less than the voucher amount: you will not get change back. 
    • If your purchase is more than the voucher amount: you will be able to pay the difference with another form of payment.
  • Receive your receipt from the cashier.
  • Enjoy your FRESH fruits and vegetables!

Eligible Items:

  • Fresh Fruits & Fresh Vegetables, whole or cut
  • Fresh Herbs
  • Beans, fresh or dried, Lentils dried
  • No canned goods
  • No frozen products
  • No added sugars, diary, or sodium