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Cost of Membership

Joining the Long Island City CSA costs less than purchasing groceries in a store.  A sliding scale, based on your income level, determines the exact cost of membership.  There is an additional discount for those who are on SNAP.

Payment is expected prior to the start of the season unless you are using food stamps. 10% minimum deposit required by March 31 to secure your share; Full payment due April 21.

The cost of membership is also scaled to your yearly income.

For a vegetable share:

• Above $50,000: Full Share = $585 ($26.59/wk) Half Share = $295 ($13.40/wk)
• Between $50,000 and $35,000: Full Share = $550 ($25/wk)  Half Share = $275 ($12.50/wk)
• Between $35,000 and $25,000: Full Share = $460 ($20.90/wk) Half Share = $230 ($10.45/wk)
• Below $25,000: Full Share = $365 ($16.59/wk) Half Share = $185 ($8.40/wk)
• SNAP (Food Stamps) Benefit Payment Plan: Full Share = $160 ($7.27/wk) Half Share = $80 ($3.64/wk)
  • NO deposit required; payment by SNAP is weekly

We are also offering a fruit share again this year! 20 weeks – June 15 – October 26.

• Above $50,000: Full Share = $215 ($10.75/wk) Half Share = $110 ($5.50/wk)
• Between $50,000 and $35,000: Full Share = $200 ($10/wk)  Half Share = $100 ($5/wk)
• Between $35,000 and $25,000: Full Share = $170 ($8.50/wk) Half Share = $85 ($4.25/wk)
• Below $25,000: Full Share = $135 ($6.75/wk) Half Share = $70 ($3.50/wk)
• SNAP (Food Stamps) Benefit Payment Plan: Full Share = $60 ($3/wk)  Half Share = $30 ($1.50/wk)
  • NO deposit required; payment by SNAP is weekly

To become a member, please fill out the 2012 LIC CSA Membership Agreement form and return it to:

NYCCAH
50 Broad Street, Suite 1520
New York, NY  10004

Please make check/money order payable to NYCCAH.

Benefits of Membership

Health and Freshness: The vegetable shares are organically grown at the Farm at Miller’s Crossing in Hudson, NY  and are almost always picked the same day that they are delivered to you.   Shares vary depending on what is ripe that week so you are sure to receive the freshest vegetables available.

Affordability: The cost of becoming a member is much less than what you would spend at the grocery store.  Meal for meal, membership is less than 10% the cost of fast food!   We utilize a sliding scale, based on your income, to determine the exact cost of membership.  We also accept food stamps.

Support for Local Farmers: Supporting local farms benefits the entire region by providing local jobs.   We operate without a middle man which means that each dollar spent goes directly to the Farm at Miller’s Crossing and the people they employ.  Joining the Long Island City CSA helps keep New York farming viable!

The Environment: The Farm at Miller’s Crossing grows their produce naturally, without the use of chemical herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers.   This helps to protect the local water supply and preserve the soil for generations.

Community: In addition to fostering a healthy food community, CSAs provide an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other better through events and activities.  CSAs also propel other community projects and improvements!