2168 Food 4 Life Market
Located in Busby, the 2168 Food 4 Life Market directly addresses critical issues of
food insecurity and social isolation by allowing members access to healthy, quality
and affordable food at a fraction of the usual cost, along with opportunities for
social interaction and community building. This project provides a pathway out of
poverty in assisting those who are struggling financially, a way to not only obtain a
weeks groceries for just $15 but also save money in order to manage the increasing
cost of living. With an emphasis on healthy eating, the Food 4 Life allows local
residents for just $15 to fill a large grocery bag with general groceries, as well as
select two bags of fruit and vegetables, a box of breakfast cereal and a loaf of bread
estimated to be worth $80-100. The market targets low income and single parent
families with an emphasis on providing access to food for those who would usually
go without. With an average of 40 shoppers weekly, the market has an impact on
approximately 200 people (particularly families with children) indirectly on a weekly
basis.
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