New resource makes fresh produce available in local communities

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new mobile produce stand is looking to address the problem of food deserts in central Ohio.The Veggie Van, a mobile pop-up produce stand by Local Matters, made its second pit stop of the week at the Dodge Recreation Center in Franklinton.“We’ll be going to the Linden area, we’ll be going to the west side here at Dodge Recreation, we’ll also be going to Equitas which is in the King Lincoln District,” said Community Access Coordinator Monique