Research in low-income communities shows that access to affordable and culturally appropriate fruits and vegetables is essential for addressing food insecurity. A recent study of food security in Connecticut found that Hartford’s population is the most at risk of food insecurity in the state. Although several approaches have been developed to address this, access to produce in many Hartford neighborhoods remains challenging.
The Hartford Mobile Market addresses the lack of access to affordable and high-quality produce in many Hartford neighborhoods. It is a year-round mobile produce market for targeted low-income neighborhoods, bringing fresh fruits and vegetables into areas with limited healthy food access. In addition to providing a source of locally and regionally grown produce for under-served communities, the Hartford Mobile Market also provides a new market for local farmers since many of the fruits and vegetables sold over the year on the mobile market are sourced locally.
The Hartford Mobile Market began operating in December 2014 with two weekly stops, one at Hispanic Health Council/WIC and one at Community Health Services. SNAP and debit are accepted at all stops.
Please contact us if you have questions about the mobile market or are interested in hosting a mobile market stop.
Thank you to the supporters of the Hartford Mobile Market! The Hartford Mobile Market is a collaborative project of the Hartford Food System and the Hispanic Health Council. The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Hartford Hospital are the program’s founding funders, with additional support from the City of Hartford, the Ensworth Charitable Foundation, the Farmington Community Bank Foundation, the Lawson Valentine Foundation, the USDA, and our amazing donors!