Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Farm Express Expand Mobile Produce Program to Provide Greater Access to Healthy Foods
BCBSAZ has supported the Farm Express mobile produce market (formerly known as Fresh Express) since it launched in 2014. The minibus is the second vehicle from Farm Express, increasing the delivery area and extending into neighborhoods without grocery stores or other healthy food sources. The minibus, once a standard passenger bus, has been retrofitted with shelves and a check-out stand to store fresh fruits and vegetables, which are sold to residents in the
"We wanted to help Farm Express grow and serve more individuals and families," said BCBSAZ President and CEO
Farm Express is celebrating its fourth anniversary and a new name, which aligns more closely with the organization's focus on increasing access to
"BCBSAZ's support helps us reach more people and provide them with high-quality produce," said
To learn more about BCBSAZ's Nourishing Arizona program, visit NourishingArizona.com, and to follow the Farm Express mobile markets, go to DiscoveryTriangle.org/farmexpress.
About Discovery Triangle Development Corporation
Farm Express mobile markets operate with one simple goal in mind: to increase access to high-quality, affordable produce in neighborhoods with limited access to healthy food. We proudly serve individuals and families of all backgrounds at schools, senior centers, health clinics, community centers, housing complexes, and many other community locations throughout the
For more information, visit our website at www.discoverytriangle.org/farmexpress.
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