Yes, you read that right: this is the LAST week of the Winter FarmShare! Can you believe it’s almost March?! Thank you so much for being a part of it–you helped us work towards our food access goals and supported lots of great local farms and food producers throughout the tough winter months. But don’t worry, our Summer 2023 FarmShares are *ON SALE NOW*! Read below for more information and an amazing new match incentive for SNAP customers. 

And speaking of sales, we will be holding an end-of-winter-FarmShare sale on lots of products! You can look forward to select pantry and produce items being sold at a reduced price so you can stock up on all of your favorites! You can also look forward to more MicroBurst microgreens from Generation Farm in Concord, Hydroponic greens from Oasis, lots of root veggies, and winter squash!

2023 Summer FarmShares on Sale!

This season we are offering a 20-week Summer FarmShare from May 22nd through October 6th followed by a 7-week Fall Share through the week of Thanksgiving. Look forward to the same great customizable box with hundreds of products to choose from, easy share rescheduling, flexible payment options, and multiple box sizes. Plus, a new Market Match FarmShare for customers using SNAP/EBT (keep reading for more info).

We’re excited to announce the new Market Match FarmShare program! Thanks to the Granite State Market Match, customers using SNAP/EBT will only pay 25% of the total FarmShare cost! This is how it works:

  • The customer pays 25% of the total CSA cost with their SNAP/EBT card
  • The customer receives store credit for the amount paid to use at the Fresh Start Market

The Market Match FarmShare is split into two 10-week sessions over the season. The share will only include fresh vegetables and fruit. Home delivery fees will be waived for Market Match FarmShare customers. Please reach out to Sarah Bower, Operations Manager, with any questions about this program.

Highlights

From This Week's Bounty

Sweet Potatoes, Basin Farm

Salad Mix, Allen Brothers Farm

Beets, Harlow Farm

January King Cabbage, Kitchen Garden Farm

Hydroponic Greens, Oasis Farm

Rainbow Carrots, Deep Root Organics

Spinach, Queen’s Green

Ecologically-grown Asian Pears, Champlain Valley Orchards

Important Member Info

Your Harvie Dashboard:

From your Harvie Dashboard, you can customize the contents of your box, reschedule/change location/skip and hold shares, and update your product preferences. Learn more about how to use your Dashboard here.

Pick Up & Delivery Info

Home Delivery
Monday and Wednesday 11am to 6pm

It is very important that you update your delivery instructions on your Harvie Profile page so we get the food to the right place. Be sure to leave a cooler out for the delivery driver.

YMCA of Greater Nashua 
Mondays 3:30pm to 5:30pm
24 Stadium Drive, Nashua
There will be a volunteer there to help you find your box. Any milk, meat, or frozen products will be in a cooler. 

Bona Fide Green Goods Pick Up
Wednesdays 3pm to 6pm 
25 N. Main Street, Concord
Give the Bona Fide staff your name and they’ll get your box for you.

St. Paul’s School Employee Pick Up
Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm
SPS Post Office 
Any milk, meat, or frozen products will be in the fridge.

Fresh Start Food Hub Pick Up
Wednesdays OR Thursdays 2pm to 6pm
150 Spruce Street, Manchester
You can pick up your share either day. No need to notify us, just come on by!

We will not hold missed pick-ups. We will donate any unclaimed shares to our local food pantries. 

Please return boxes & insulated liners!
Recipes

of the Week

Pasta e fagioli, sometimes shortened to pasta fagioli, is a classic Italian soup. Its name literally translates to “pasta and beans,” and it consists of tiny pasta, creamy beans, and tender vegetables in a fragrant tomato broth. This recipe is great because the ingredients are largely pantry staples. AND the combination of pasta, beans, and veggies makes it a satisfying standalone meal. Find the recipe from Love & Lemons here. Perfect for using the greens, carrots, and onions from your Share!

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Pantry Items

Preview of Items on Sale!

Here’s a preview of some of the pantry items that will be on sale this week!

  • Brewer’s Pita Chips- Brewer’s uses up-cycled grains from the beer brewing process to create their wonderfully crunchy and delicious pita chips! This is minimizing food waste at it’s best! Try both the rosemary and sea salt flavors. 
  • Sweet Potato Pierogis from Jaju- A Jaju original!  Slow roasted sweet potatoes tossed with caramelized onions and spices. Wrapped in dough, it creates a simple but delicious balance of sweet and savory.
  • Maple Brittle from Sweet on Vermont Chocolates- Think English toffee with crushed almonds made with pure Vermont maple syrup and creamy Vermont butter. Snapping-crisp, buttery and not overly sweet, this all-natural confection is handmade in small batches, and dipped in dark chocolate for that extra level of indulgence!
  • Blueberry Pancake Mix from Ben’s Sugar Shack- Made with real buttermilk and blueberries, this is perfect to whip up a quick, delicious Sunday breakfast or brunch!
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Dairy Items

Smoked Chili Cheddar Cheese from Grafton Village

Grafton’s Smoked Chili Cheddar is a rich cheese with no shortage of flavor. This cheddar is infused with habañero, jalapeño and pasilla peppers for the right balance of chili flavor and spice. The cheese is then cold-smoked over maple and hardwood chips, adding a woodsy depth to balance its bright spicy flavors. The dominating aromas of smoke and chili are grounded by a creamy texture and buttery flavors in this cheese, balancing yin with yang. Smoked Chili Cheddar is very meltable; use it to add smoky spice to burgers, poutine or grilled cheese sandwiches.

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Protein Items

Sirloin Steak from Robie Farm

Looking to make a scrumptious steak dinner? Look no further! We stock Robie Farm’s Sirloin Steaks which are great for grilling or pan-searing. These steaks are richly marbled, juicy, tender, and loaded with flavor! Not to mention humanely raised, growth hormone-free, and all natural. 

Thank you & we'll see you soon!

Questions?
Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 603-606-2663 and we will get right back to you!

From all of us at Fresh Start Farms,
take good care and be well.