Seed to Table Oregon offers affordable produce share with no income verification

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seed to Table Oregon, a Sisters-based nonprofit, has opened sign-ups for its 2026 Produce Share program featuring a "no-questions-asked" sliding-scale payment model. The farm share program provides fresh, organic vegetables from May through November with weekly prices starting at $26.

Unlike traditional sliding-scale programs, the nonprofit does not require an application or income verification for participants to access lower prices. This approach is part of an effort to expand food access across Central Oregon by removing financial barriers and reducing the stigma often associated with food assistance.

Weekly produce shares start at $26 per week, although the average market value of the vegetables is typically $40 or more. The nonprofit also offers a "pay it forward" option, which allows households to pay a higher rate to support the organization's community work. Participants can choose between a share of six or 10 items from a seasonal spread that includes between 12 and 22 different vegetable options each week.

Audrey Tehan, founder and executive director of Seed to Table Oregon, said the organization designed the program to be accessible. "We've intentionally removed that barrier," Tehan said. "If a lower price works for your household, you can choose it. We trust people to decide what they can pay—and we want them to feel good about it."

The produce is grown on the nonprofit's four-acre educational farm located in Sisters. The organization uses organic growing practices for all its crops. Participants can pick up their shares in Sisters and Bend or at the Sisters Farmers Market and the program also offers limited delivery options.

The produce share integrates federal nutrition benefits to further assist residents. The program accepts SNAP/EBT payments and participants can use Double Up Food Bucks to increase their purchasing power. These flexible systems helped the organization serve more than 2,000 households across Central Oregon in 2025.

During the 2025 season, Seed to Table Oregon grew more than 100,000 pounds of produce. The organization's work extends beyond food distribution to include hands-on education for local students and support for the Sisters Farmers Market. Tehan noted the broader mission focuses on creating a consistent system for local food access. "This is about more than a weekly box of vegetables," Tehan said. "It's about creating a system where fresh, local food is something more people can consistently access."

The 2026 Produce Share season is scheduled to run from May through November. Seed to Table Oregon is currently encouraging early sign-ups as availability for the program is limited.