City of Columbus

Farmers’ Markets Scheduled for 2014

COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH – Save the Date 
FOR THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014
 
Contact:      Jose Rodriguez   (614) 645-6928           [email protected]

Farmers’ Markets Scheduled for Thursdays, July 31, August 7 and 14 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 31, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14, 2014
10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Kick-off Ceremony – Thursday, July 31, 9:45 a.m.

WHERE:        
Columbus Public Health, 240 Parsons Ave.

DETAILS:      
More than 20 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 Farmers Markets will officially open on July 31, with a kick-off ceremony and ribbon cutting at 9:45 a.m., featuring Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman.

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 10th year.  

MORE INFO:  For more information, visit Columbus Public Health at www.publichealth.columbus.gov or on Facebook.


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