We are now accepting applications for the 2019 season! About the program: Share the Harvest is a farm based food access program that aims to ensure that fresh, local, and organic produce be more accessible to all members of the Mount Desert Island community, regardless of income. We are a collaboration between College of the Atlantic students and farmers at Beech Hill Farm, working as liaisons between low income residents, summer workers, and local food, ensuring access to the space, knowledge, and the resources that it takes to sustain an equitable food system. To benefit from our program, you must meet a certain income guideline and either be a summer worker or permanent resident in Hancock County. About the Application Process: Applications are received from the Bar Harbor Food Pantry, several housing complexes around the island, online, or by mail. Services will be given first come, first serve basis. We are truly sorry that we may not be able to provide a gift certificate to everyone who applies! State Government Income Guidelines: Household Size: 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people Annual Income: $22,311 $30,044 $37,777 $45,510 $53,243 These income guidelines are provided as a general reference. We recognize that the numbers can be arbitrary and not account for other kinds of challenging circumstances. Therefore, we trust that because you are actively seeking the services provided by Share the Harvest, that you do, indeed, need the support of this program. Program Options: Beech Hill Farmstand Voucher: Receive a voucher to purchase products at the Beech Hill Farm stand. This voucher can be redeemed at anytime throughout the season (June-October.) Bar Harbor Farmers Market Voucher: Receive a voucher to purchase products at the Eden Farmers Market in the YMCA parking lot Bar Harbor on Sundays. This voucher can be redeemed at anytime from June-October, and can be used to purchase food products and produce from any market vendor. Harvest Delivery: This option is specifically designed for community members who are unable to transport themselves to the farm stand. We will contact you to schedule these two deliveries once the season has begun. APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE WHEN FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED OR ON JUNE 10th 2019 required radio button field Select the program you would like to participate in:* See program descriptions above for more detail. Beech Hill Farmstand Voucher Bar Harbor Farmers' Market Voucher Harvest Delivery required text field Your name (first and last):* required textarea field Street Address/Town/Zip Code:* required text field Phone Number:* text field Email: checkbox field Prefered method of contact? Phone Email required text field What is your age?* required text field What is your gender?* required select menu field Are you a year-round resident of Hancock County?* Yes No text field If no, are you a summer worker? If yes, where? required text field How many people live in your household (including yourself)?* required text field Do you have children under the age of 18 living in your household?* If yes, how many? required checkbox field Check if someone in your household is:* Age 60 or older Has a disability that limits ability to work/drive Unemployed None of the above required select menu field Do you currently receive Food Supplement (SNAP/WIC) benefits?* Yes No required select menu field Would you like to participate in a survey about the program at the end of the season?* Yes No checkbox field Would you like to recieve a 'welcome packet' with information on veggie seasonality, recipes, directions to Beech Hill Farm, and other local food access initiatives? Yes (electronic) Yes (mail) No text field Please list any food allergies we should be aware of: Please fill out if you chose Harvest Deliveries. text field Do you have any medical conditions we should be aware of? For example, arthritis could make it hard to chop tough vegetables, such as squash, beets, etc. Please fill out if you chose Harvest Deliveries. Link (required) {"upload_max_filesize":"20"}