Indiana University found people in poverty have access to the worst kinds of food, for example, fast food and convenience stores. The USDA indicates nearly 70% of low income areas are "food deserts" barren of affordable, healthy choices. IU-Health's Garden on the Go remedies the lack of access in poor neighborhoods with a mobile fruit and vegetable market.
IU-Health partners with a vending company year round offering regular and reliable service to people who often lack transportation. The goal is to fight obesity rates and lower risks for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer by making healthy food available.
Garden on the Go accepts cash, credit cards, and SNAP/EBT.
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