NORTH PORT – Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and All Faiths Food Bank have opened a new “Wellness Market” at the hospital’s North Port Outpatient Care Center, located off of Toledo Blade Boulevard at 2345 Bobcat Village Center, Suite 206, North Port.
The goal of the Wellness Market – the first of its type in Sarasota County – is to reduce readmissions and emergency room visits and improve health outcomes by addressing food insecurity as a critical health issue — especially in rural communities where resources are scarce and the need is greater.
The pantry, showcased in an opening Aug. 4, will offer both fresh food and a connection for families to seek additional support…