food access

Choosing a Vehicle Part 2: The Mobile Produce Bus

This is the second article in our three-part series about choosing the best type of vehicle for your mobile farmers’ market. In this article,...
Frederic Laforge
5 min read

Sara Bernal: Using Urban Farming to Increase Food Security…

Meet a woman whose drive, passion, and creativity are creating a lasting impact in the urban neighborhoods of West Sacramento. She is to food...
Frederic Laforge
5 min read

Choosing a Vehicle Part 1: The Mobile Fruit and…

This is the first article in a 3-part series about choosing the best type of vehicle for your mobile farmers’ market. In this article,...
Frederic Laforge
5 min read

Why Chronic Disease and Obesity Make COVID-19 Worse, and…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began almost 2 years ago, our food supply system has been turned upside down. It’s a lot harder to access...
Lorraine Dufour
5 min read

The Top 5 Things You Must Consider When Starting…

You’re part of a community organization whose mission is to provide your neighborhood with better access to fresh, affordable food. Have you ever wondered how...
Frederic Laforge
5 min read

How Mobile Farmers’ Markets Impact Communities Across the United…

Sure you’ve seen food trucks on tv, online, or even downtown, but have you ever seen a farmers’ market on wheels? What makes mobile...
Frederic Laforge
5 min read

How the Blue Zones Project Can Boost Your Community’s…

What’s the true cost of an unhealthy lifestyle?  Well, it’s about $3.42 trillion US.1 That’s how much it costs per year to treat chronic...
Lorraine Dufour
7 min read

How to Make Healthy Food More Accessible With a…

New research from New York state reviewed the impacts of opening a new food retailer in lower-income communities. Also, it...
Frederic Laforge
5 min read

Fighting For Social Justice — One Veggie At A…

In this second article from our Inspiring Changemaker Series, we’re happy to share the story of Andy Ollove. He is a healthy food access...
Frederic Laforge
2 min read

Inspiring Changemaker Series: Meet Fresh Vibes Market From New…

Meet our inspiring mobile market operator who helps feed the community in New York City! Tamara Dawson grew up in the West Indies. Surrounded...
Frederic Laforge
2 min read