JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new produce market is expected to make a big difference for thousands of people who have limited access to fresh food.
A weekly market launched Wednesday at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's main hub, which is an important step towards eliminating food deserts in the community.
JTA and the I'm A Star Foundation hopes easy access to fruits and veggies will encourage people to live healthier lives.
Nearly 11,000 people come through the bus station daily, and many of those people live in a food desert where they have to travel more than a mile for groceries.
The table will be set up every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and features everything from peaches to collard greens at market price.
The director of I’m a Star Foundation is optimistic this will make a positive influence on people's lives.
The market at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's main hub was brought to life by teenagers.
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