NYC COUNCIL MEMBER FERNANDO CABRERA LAUNCHES HEALTHY EATING CLUB CARD

Here is news on an initiative to promote healthy eating in the Bronx.

Gregory
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NYC COUNCIL MEMBER FERNANDO CABRERA LAUNCHES HEALTHY EATING CLUB CARD

WHO: NYC Council Member Fernando Cabrera

WHAT: Councilman Cabrera will launch a healthy eating initiative throughout his district that will give constituents “Health Bucks” for them to spend at local Farmers’ Markets

WHEN: Thursday, September 1st at 1:00pm

WHERE: Harvest Home Mt. Eden Farmers’ Market
Mt. Eden & Morris Ave, at Claremont Park
Bronx, NY 10457

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“Our borough has the dubious distinction of being the unhealthiest County in the State,” said Councilman Cabrera. “And in my district, lack of access to healthy foods compounds this problem. It is time we work together to help turn this around,” he continued.

This Thursday, Councilman Cabrera will be launching a new initiative to encourage healthy eating and buying habits. Through a partnership with the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene, members of the community will be able to sign up to be a “Club Member” where they will receive Health Bucks to spend at Farmer’s Markets throughout the district and borough.

“During these tough economic times any help that the community can get goes a long way,” said Councilman Cabrera. “Providing constituents with Health Bucks is a tangible way to help them buy healthy produce for themselves and their families.”

Health Bucks can be used at any Farmers’ Market in the Bronx. Constituents can sign up with Councilman’s Cabrera Office and receive a Club Card in order to redeem their Health Bucks at varying Farmer’s Market.