CPH Farmers Market Today -- 8.1.2013
COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH – Media Advisory
FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2013
SECOND OF SIGNATURE FARMERS MARKETS TODAY AT COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH
WHAT
Columbus Public Health holds the second of three farmers market for this season to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables on Columbus’ Near East Side. This following the first market held on July 25 served 2,100 people and distributed 1,310 coupon/vouchers used toward the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for WIC participants.
WHO
Columbus Public Health; The Ohio State University College of Public Health; community leaders; vendors; and, neighborhood residents.
WHEN
Thursday, August 1, 2013
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE
Columbus Public Health, 240 Parsons Ave.
DETAILS
The second of three signature farmers markets at Columbus Public Health. Area farmers will offer locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables to neighborhood residents and participants of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program and the Ohio Direction Card.
The markets support Columbus Public Health’s mission of protecting health and improving lives because many chronic health conditions – including diabetes, overweight and obesity – are related to poor nutrition.
Thousands of community members are expected to attend the markets which are in their 9th year. The final market takes place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Columbus Public Health.
MORE INFO
For more information, visit Columbus Public Health at www.publichealth.columbus.gov or on Facebook/Twitter/YouTube.
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