Farmers to Families announces upcoming food distribution locations The Mobile Markets Farmers to Families announced their upcoming food distribution event locations. (Source: United Way) By Jessica Ladd | March 8, 2021 at 4:01 PM CST - Updated March 8 at 4:01 PM
MT. VERNON, Ill. (KFVS) - The Mobile Markets Farmers to Families announced their upcoming food distribution event locations.
Upcoming locations and dates include:
Grayville - March 11
Wayne City – April 10
As part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, it was announced on April 17 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would be exercising authority under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to purchase and distribute agricultural products to those in need.
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United Way of Greater New Bedford launched the Mobile Market in 2015 to provide low-income working families with fresh produce. The market’s primary focus is to remove the barriers that families often face when accessing fresh produce, such as cost and transportation.
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the SouthCoast in terms of food insecurity, and United Way has made every effort to support members of the community during this difficult time.
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United Way of Greater New Bedford is hosting Winter Mobile Markets to distribute winter food items that include Blount frozen soup, pasta, stuffing, and more. Markets begin at 5:30 pm and go until 7 pm or until all packages have been distributed. All Greater New Bedford residents are eligible to receive this support. Food is distributed first come first served.