Veggie Vans Roll Into New York City Food Deserts

Refrigerated trucks carrying locally-sourced produce will begin driving through New York City’s food deserts, neighborhoods underserved by farmers markets and traditional grocery stores.  Called Veggie Vans, these trucks will offer local produce to residents at a reasonable price.

Residents sign up to participate in the program through participating community organizations, then have access to $10 bags filled with produce each week.  Residents can use cash, credit, debit, and food stamps to purchase the bags.  Veggie Vans will stop at senior centers, NYCHA buildings, nursing homes, and other locations each week so that all residents can have easy access.

The trucks will begin today in Manhattan’s Two Bridges neighborhood and expand to other communities, including Harlem and Washington Heights.  The program is open to anyone wishing to participate.

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