When Michigan’s Senior Project FRESH (farmers market) program moved to a fully online format this year, the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging faced a critical question: how could they ensure that seniors without internet still accessed fresh, local food?

Their solution: a locally run Senior Produce Program with paper coupons and partnerships with area farm markets. The shift reflects both an appreciation for the state’s long-standing support of senior nutrition and a practical response to local barriers in digital access.

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