What would you say if there were a way to get free, healthy food? It’s becoming a reality in the Pittsburgh area, as groups have teamed up to pass out exactly that to anyone who may want it.
A free farmers market is providing healthy foods to anyone who wants it — no ID, no need to verify any kind of income. The bottom line is they know people are struggling and are here to help.
Through 28 events so far this year, Highmark Wholecare has given more than 210,000 pounds of food to 11,000 families at farmers markets throughout western and central Pennsylvania. The food was provided by the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, but why, exactly, are they doing this?…