Making Fresh Moves in Chicago

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In summer of 2012, Chicago City Council approved an ordinance that spurs small business development by encouraging new fresh, healthy food carts to operate in neighborhoods across the city, particularly underserved communities.

Through funding made available by the USDA and a partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority(CTA), local non-profit Fresh Moves will double the mobile fresh food operations of its Mobile Market Bus, expanding its existing routes on the west side of Chicago to new routes in south side communities with the addition of another Mobile Market Bus. It is estimated that this will double the number of people who are able to access healthy, affordable and fresh fruits and vegetables through their Mobile Market Bus in areas that lack access to this basic nutrition. This will bring healthy, affordable and fresh fruits and vegetables to areas that lack access. Both buses accept SNAP benefits

Watch this video about this exciting investment!