Mobile Market

The Carle Health Mobile Market provides access to fresh and nutritious foods around communities in Champaign and Vermilion County.

The Vermilion Mobile Market, supports the Vermilion County Community Health Collaborative, funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, which helps improve access to fresh and affordable food and household essentials through out Vermilion County. The Market visits multiple neighborhoods during operational days, helping connect community members with low-cost, healthy food options close to home so always check the calendar for specific dates, times, and locations.

Currently accepting cash and credit options and will be expanding payment options in the coming months. The Market visits multiple neighborhoods during operational days so always check the calendar for specific dates, times and locations. 

Mobile Market Food Share
Local Support, Local Impact

The Mobile Market Food Share is a community-based service that helps keep fresh food, pantry items and other essential resources moving throughout our communities where they can be used most. This effort connects local growers, gardeners, businesses and community members with simple ways to share surplus items and reduce unnecessary food waste.

Through partnerships with local growers, gardeners, businesses, nonprofit organizations and community members, the program helps redirect usable food and supplies back into the community through sharing, redistribution and sustainability efforts. Shared items may include fresh produce, garden surplus, produce seconds, shelf-stable pantry goods and other essential items.

To learn more or get involved, contact the Vermilion Mobile Market team at (217) 714-1926 or email VermilionMobileMarket@carle.com.
 

Carle Health Mobile Market FAQs

What is the Mobile Market?
The Carle Health Vermilion Mobile Market offers affordable groceries, including fresh produce, to communities throughout Vermilion County. The Mobile Market visits towns and neighborhoods that have few or zero grocery options – helping to make eating fresh, healthy foods easier.

Where is the Mobile Market?
The Mobile Market visits locations in towns and neighborhoods throughout Vermilion County. The online calendar can be found at the bottom of this page. This lists the upcoming locations where you can find the Mobile Market.

How much does Mobile Market food cost?
We keep our grocery prices at the lowest possible costs, to make shopping affordable. We currently accept cash, credit and debit options. We’ll be expanding to include SNAP options soon.

Who is the Mobile Market for?
EVERYONE! No matter your income level or where you live, the Mobile Market is open to everyone. Just come on by!

Interested in joining the Mobile Market team?
If you’re interested in donating to the Mobile Market, please contact us at VermilionMobileMarket@carle.com, or call (217) 714-1926. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact our volunteer coordinator at (217) 383-3362 or visit carle.org/giving/where-to-volunteer for more information.

Do you still have questions?
Contact us at VermilionMobileMarket@carle.com, or call (217) 714-1926.