Veggie Van: Free Healthy Foods, Nutrition Info

(BENTON HARBOR)—The Veggie Van, a mobile farmer’s market featuring locally grown, top-quality fruits and vegetables, will make multiple stops in Benton Harbor to offer free, healthy foods and nutrition information. A total of 100 bags will be handed out at each event on a first come, first serve basis.

The first event will take place from 2–3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at the Center for Better Health, located at 100 W. Main Street in Benton Harbor. Bags will be distributed drive-through style and participants should remain in their car to ensure proper social distancing. Free personal protective equipment kits will also be available for community members.

A second event will be held in partnership with the Berrien County Health Department during a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, May 25, from 10–11:30 a.m. at McCoy's Memorial Church, located at 840 Union Ave, Benton Harbor. Community members interested in being vaccinated during this event can register online at bchdmi.org/covid19. Walk-ins will also be accepted day of while supplies are available.

The goal of Veggie Van is to ensure that fruits and vegetables are available to people who otherwise have limited access to fresh produce. The program is made possible through the generosity of Spectrum Health and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids in partnership with Spectrum Health Lakeland and the YMCA of Greater Michiana. For a complete list of upcoming Veggie Van stops in Berrien County, visit spectrumhealthlakeland.org/events.