Chesapeake Health Dept. kicks off weekly farmer s market to increase access to fresh food
The market, which now runs every Wednesday, is aimed to help Hampton Roads residents who need access to healthier food options. Author: Anne Sparaco (13News Now) Published: 12:01 PM EDT April 7, 2021 Updated: 12:45 PM EDT April 7, 2021
CHESAPEAKE, Va. Chesapeake Health Department s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program started a farmer s market five years ago, and this spring, it s expanded to offer fresh food to even more people.
Kimi Stevens, a public relations representative for CHD, said the department started the initiative to help families in their WIC nutrition program get farmer s market vouchers.