Harry Chapin mobile grocery market to appear in LaBelle

Attendees at the fresh force ribbon cutting ceremony. Credit: WINK

The Harry Chapin Food Bank Fresh Force mobile grocery market is on the move.

The grocery store on wheels aimed to make food more accessible in areas that do not have easy access.

People can shop for fresh produce, canned food, dry goods, and frozen meat.

The event ran from 10 a.m. through 11:30 a.m., at the Palmetto Ranch apartments Monday.

For future food pantry dates, visit the Harry Chapin app.

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