On a recent Wednesday outside the University of Maryland Medical Center Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute in West Baltimore, a small tent and large mobile unit attracted attention in the corner of the parking lot. Staff and patients walked over from the facility, and residents from the community pulled up around 4 p.m.
They were all there to grab a week’s portion of produce, which includes 2-3 fruits, 4-5 vegetables and a leafy green. Eggplant proved popular at this location.
“We want to empower people to take control of their health, so we also offer replacement items,” said Will McCabe. “If someone sees something in the bag they don’t want, they can replace it with something else.”
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