Local Nonprofit Offers 'No-Questions-Asked' Sliding-Scale Produce Share

Seed to Table Oregon's new program provides fresh, local, organic produce with flexible pricing starting at $26 per week.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:19pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a vibrant display of fresh produce, captured through a hazy, out-of-focus lens in a warm, dreamlike palette of colors.Seed to Table's innovative sliding-scale CSA program brings fresh, local produce to more households in Central Oregon.Bend Today

A Sisters-based nonprofit called Seed to Table Oregon is offering a weekly produce share program with a sliding-scale pricing model, allowing participants to choose their own price starting at $26 per week with no income verification required. The program aims to increase access to fresh, local, organic produce across Central Oregon.

Why it matters

This approach reflects a growing effort among community-based food organizations to expand access to healthy, locally-sourced food without adding complexity or stigma for participants. It also supports Seed to Table's broader mission of connecting people to fresh food, the land, and each other through educational programs and the Sisters Farmers Market.

The details

Seed to Table's 2026 Produce Share program provides a weekly box of 6-10 items from a selection of 12-22 seasonal, organic vegetables grown on the nonprofit's four-acre farm. Participants can choose their own price, starting at $26 per week, with the average weekly value estimated at $40 or more. The program also accepts SNAP/EBT and offers Double Up Food Bucks to stretch participants' dollars further. Pick-up is available in Sisters, Bend, and at the Sisters Farmers Market, with limited delivery options.

  • Seed to Table Oregon has opened sign-ups for its 2026 Produce Share program.
  • The program runs from May through November 2026.

The players

Seed to Table Oregon

A nonprofit organic education farm based in Sisters, Oregon that works to increase health and wellness across Central Oregon by connecting people to fresh food, the land, and each other.

Audrey Tehan

The Founder and Executive Director of Seed to Table Oregon.

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What they’re saying

“We've intentionally removed that barrier. 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.”

— Audrey Tehan, Founder and Executive Director of Seed to Table Oregon

“This is about more than a weekly box of vegetables. It's about creating a system where fresh, local food is something more people can consistently access.”

— Audrey Tehan, Founder and Executive Director of Seed to Table Oregon

What’s next

Seed to Table Oregon is encouraging early sign-ups for the 2026 Produce Share program, noting that availability is limited.

The takeaway

Seed to Table Oregon's innovative sliding-scale produce share program demonstrates a community-driven approach to increasing access to fresh, local food without adding barriers or stigma for participants. This model reflects a growing trend among food organizations to prioritize affordability and local connection in building more equitable food systems.