A couple of weeks ago our mobile market added a stop at the Lower 9th Ward Senior Center! Every Tuesday from 11am – 12pm we park our truck at the back of the center located between Egania St. and Claiborne in
the Lower 9th Ward. There we are received by a group of seniors
happily expecting their produce, especially collards, okra and fruits.
It has been really exciting for us to expand our market and
bring fresh produce to the seniors in our community and to increase their
access to healthy produce.
Additionally, the Veggie Power Program (VPD) was added
in order to increase the purchasing power of seniors citizens at the center.
Through the VPD seniors who purchase $5 dollars worth of fresh fruits or
vegetables get $2 off their purchase.
We expect to add another stop very soon! Stay tuned!
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