Columbus Public Health Farmers’ Markets -- 5.22.2013
COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH – Media Advisory
FOR TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013
Farmers’ Markets to Provide Fresh Produce in Near East Side Neighborhood
Markets to be held July 25, August 1 and August 8 at Columbus Public Health
WHAT
Columbus Public Health will host three signature Farmers’ Markets this summer to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables in city neighborhoods.
WHO
Columbus Public Health
WHEN
Thursdays, July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, 2013
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kick-off Ceremony – Thursday, July 25, 9:45 a.m.
WHERE
Columbus Public Health, 240 Parsons Ave.
DETAILS
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 through three Farmers Markets on the Near East side.
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.
MORE INFO: For more information, visit Columbus Public Health at www.publichealth.columbus.gov or on Facebook.
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