Columbus Recreation and Parks, Columbus City Schools, and the Mid-Ohio Food Collective are teaming up to bring fresh produce to families in need around the city.
The Mobile Produce Markets will offer boxes of free produce to families from 3:30-5 p.m., several Thursdays & Fridays throughout August and September. The amount of fresh produce distributed to each eligible family (200% or below of the Federal Poverty Level) is approximately a one week supply based on the family size.
To ensure the safety of residents and volunteers, Mobile Produce Markets are set up as a drive-thru and staffed by volunteers wearing masks and gloves who load the produce directly into the trunk or car. The pickup orders will also include masks.
The collaboration was formed to provide free access to nutritious produce during the COVID-19 pandemic and to help stem the negative impacts of food insecurity on Columbus’ most vulnerable families. In addition to the produce boxes, the Mobile Produce Markets will also be serving free meals to children.
The following Mobile Produce Markets are scheduled at select Columbus Recreation and Parks Community Centers.
Thursday, Aug. 6 Friday, Aug. 7
Glenwood Tuttle
Holton
Thursday, Aug. 13 Friday, Aug. 14
Adams Barnett
Dodge Beatty
Howard
Scioto Southland
Thursday, Aug. 20 Friday, Aug. 21
Glenwood Feddersen
Holton Milo Grogan
Tuttle
Thursday, Aug. 27
Adams
Dodge
Howard
Scioto Southland
Thursday, Sept. 3 Friday, Sept. 4
Holton Feddersen
Tuttle
Milo Grogan
Thursday, Sept. 10 Friday, Sept. 11
Adams Beatty
Dodge Barnett
Howard
Scioto Southland
Thursday, Sept. 17 Friday, Sept. 18
Holton Feddersen
Milo Grogan
Thursday, Sept. 24 Friday, Sept. 25
Adams Tuttle
Howard
Dodge
Scioto Southland
Addresses of Community Centers can be found right here and information on Mobile Produce Markets and free summer meal programs can be found at www.GoLunch.club.