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(BERRIEN COUNTY) Jul 14, 2023 - The Veggie Van continues to make its way throughout Berrien County this summer. The mobile farmer’s market offers free, locally grown, top-quality, healthy fruits and vegetables, and nutrition information. Upcoming events include: 

• Wednesday, July 19 at Niles Care Center, 2002 S. 11th St., in Niles from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 30 at First Church of God, 990 N. Euclid Ave, in Benton Harbor from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  
• Wednesday, September 13 at University Medical Specialties, 9045 US-31, in Berrien Springs from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  

The events will be held drive-through style and participants can remain in their vehicle as they pick up a bag of fresh produce. A total of 100 bags will be available on a first come, first serve basis. 

The goal of the program is to ensure that fruits and vegetables are available to people who otherwise have limited access to fresh produce. The Veggie Van is made possible through the generosity of Corewell Health, the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids and the YMCA of Greater Michiana. Find more information on these upcoming events at spectrumhealthlakeland.org/events.