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Senior Produce Markets Open for Business
A February 2009 UCLA study revealed that fully 50% of senior citizens in Riverside County living alone lacked sufficient income to feed themselves adequately.
That shocking statistic prompted Hidden Harvest to come up with eight free produce markets at senior centers and apartment complexes where low and fixed income seniors congregate.
Senior Mini Market Schedule:
Tuesdays
- Indio Senior Center, 45-700 Aladdin, Indio - 9:30 a.m.
- DHS – Senior Center, 11-777 West Dr., Desert Hot Springs - 11:30 a.m.
- Dates: April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25, June 8, June 22
Wednesdays
- Vista Serena Apartments, 1207 E. Vista Chino, Palm Springs - 9:00 a.m.
- Mountain View Apartments, 68-680 Dinah Shore, Cathedral City - 10:30 a.m.
- Seasons at La Quinta, 50915 Rainbow Ct., La Quinta - 1 p.m.
- Dates: April 14, April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23
Seniors arrived in wheelchairs, with oxygen, and using walkers. Many told us their difficulty in affording fresh produce and having to choose between the foods they want and the prescription drugs they need. |
Our fresh produce is displayed “market style” on long tables, and seniors are encouraged to “shop”---and everything is free. |
We also provide nutrition information and cooking tips for some people unfamiliar with items like bok choy, napa cabbage and dandelion leaves. |
If you can volunteer at the senior produce market, please contact us today for the location near you. |
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