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Farm to Family

Fresh and Free Produce

Available to Wheeler patients select Wednesdays, beginning June 17, while in season, and throughout winter on select dates.

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Bringing Fresh, Local Produce to Our Communities

Farm to Family: Fresh Food for Better Health

Wheeler’s Farm to Family program connects individuals and families with free, fresh, locally grown produce—making healthy eating more accessible for everyone. Through our partnership with Holcomb Farm, we distribute fruits and vegetables weekly at Wheeler community health centers across Connecticut during the growing season.

This program supports our commitment to whole-person health by addressing food insecurity and promoting better nutrition in the communities we serve.

In-Season Produce Distribution Hours:
June 17 - October 28, 2026
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Available at all five Wheeler Family Health & Wellness Centers.

2026 Winter Season Produce Distribution Days and Hours:

November 4th - Hartford
November 18th - New Britain
November 23rd - ALL SITES
Dec 2nd - Plainville
December 16th - Bristol
December 30th - Waterbury
January 13th - Hartford
January 27th - New Britain
February 10th - Plainville
February 24th - Bristol
March 10th - Waterbury

No registration required—just stop by and take home fresh food for your family!

Funding for this project was paid for by 2025 Supplemental Budget Fund
(S.A. 25-1). Funding awarded and administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.
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Expanding Access to Fresh, Local Produce

Our Partnership with Holcomb Farm to Support Community Health

We have expanded our longstanding partnership with Holcomb Farm to increase access to fresh, nutritious produce for Wheeler patients and families across Connecticut. Each year, Holcomb Farm provides farm-fresh vegetables to all five of Wheeler’s Family Health & Wellness Centers.

This collaboration, funded through private philanthropy from the Corsini and Brantner families and community support, strengthens our Farm to Family initiative, which addresses food insecurity as a critical part of whole-person health. By bringing healthy, locally grown food directly to our health centers, we’re helping patients eat well, feel better, and build healthier lives.

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Broadening the Farm to Family program

Expanding Access to Connecticut-Grown Produce for Patients

Wheeler Health received a $100,000 Connecticut Department of Agriculture grant to expand its Farm to Family program, increasing free access to fresh, locally grown produce for patients facing food insecurity. The program partners with Connecticut farms to distribute fruits and vegetables at Wheeler’s health centers and provides nutrition education to support healthy eating. With more than 100,000 pounds of produce already distributed since 2018, this expansion will strengthen food access, support local farmers, and improve patient health.

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