FreshAccess
FreshAccess is a CSUMB Basic Needs Initiative program that enables students to receive fresh produce at select local farmers markets.
Goals
- To alleviate food insecurity amongst CSUMB students
- To positively impact student health and well-being
- To increase student access to and intake of fresh produce
- To increase CSUMB student usage of local farmers markets
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in at least one class of the current semester
- Submit the Basic Needs Referral Form
Participate:
We have two community partners, Everyone's Harvest and Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets. You will need to choose a farmers' market to receive vouchers that are good ONLY at the following markets:
Monterey Bay Certified Farmers' Markets
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays | 9am-1pm | The Barnyard in Carmel, CA |
| Fridays | 8am-12pm | Del Monte Shopping Center in Monterey, CA |
| Saturdays | 8am-12pm | Cabrillo College in Aptos, CA |
The Monterey Bay Certified Farmers' Market vouchers are in denominations of $5, never expire and are good at any of the markets listed above. Upon completion of the Basic Needs Referral Form, you will be contacted by a representative from the CSUMB Basic Needs Initiative with information on how to retrieve your vouchers.
Everyone's Harvest Farmers' Markets
| Day | Time | Location | Perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundays | 10am-2pm | Marina Village Shopping Center in Marina, CA | Participates Cal-Fresh market match and can be pre-ordered for pick-up. |
| Mondays | 3pm-7pm | Central and Grand Ave in Pacific Grove, CA | Participates Cal-Fresh market match |
| Tuesdays | 11am-4pm | East Alisal in Salinas, CA | Participates Cal-Fresh market match and accepts WIC. |
| Wednesdays | 11am-3:30pm (May-Oct) | Natividad Hospital in Salinas, CA | Participates in Cal-Fresh market match and the Fresh Rx program. |
| Fridays | 12:30pm-5:30pm (May-Nov) | Salinas Valley Memorial in Salinas, CA | Participates Cal-Fresh market match |
The Everyone's Harvest Farmers' Market vouchers are in denominations of $5, never expire and are good at any of the markets listed above. Upon completion of the Basic Needs Referral Form, you will be contacted by a representative from the CSUMB Basic Needs Initiative with information on how to retrieve your vouchers.