Veggie Van to Roam the Streets of Waco

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In Waco, TX, many residents don’t live near full-service grocery stores, making it difficult to buy fresh fruits and vegetables that are important for a healthy diet. Fortunately, a local nonprofit has decided to help bring fresh produce to these underserved areas with a new “veggie van.”

World Hunger Relief Inc. is already active in supporting healthy living in the Waco area. They sell produce from their farm at the Downtown Waco Farmers’ Market and to members who buy-in to their Community Supported Agriculture. But the group saw an opportunity to reach folks who might be short on time or lack adequate transportation. The Veggie Van will begin selling fresh produce around Waco in January 2015 in areas that lack fresh options. They plan to accept SNAP benefits and plan on offering people who are eligible for SNAP a discount on produce. Children who are a part of school garden clubs will get vouchers for discounted produce from the van.

In a city where almost a quarter of residents are Latino, the Veggie an is sure to bring relief and some good eats to many families.

Read more about the Veggie Van in this brochure.

Read more in this news article.