TROY, N.Y. >> The community is mourning the death of one of the founders of Capital District Community Gardens, now known as Capital Roots.Dean Leith, 84, passed away on Thursday with his family at his side. Before becoming founder of Capital District Community Gardens, Leith received his education from University High School, in Ann Arbor […]
Capital Roots, which delivers fresh produce to locations around the Capital Region, just added three new delivery sites in Schenectady County to their operation.
Food deserts in a land of plenty
12,000 Capital Region households lack access to grocery stores that carry fresh meat, vegetables and fruit.
By Chris Churchill Business writer
Dec. 5, 2010
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1of6The Veggie Mobile sets up shop at the Soth Mall Towers during a stop in Albany 12/03/2010. ( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union )Michael P. FarrellShow MoreShow Less
2of6Four-year-ols Hillel Powell looks over a squash as he shops with his grandmother Barbara Lewis in the Veggie Mobile at the South Mall Towers during a stop in Albany 12/03/2010. ( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union )Michael P. FarrellShow MoreShow Less
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4of6The Veggie Mobile assistant coordinator Lauren DePaulo helps shopper Mike Bayard during a recent stop at the South Mall Towers in Albany 12/03/2010. ( Michael P. Farrell/Times Union )Michael P. FarrellShow MoreShow Less