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The Carle Health Mobile Market provides access to fresh and nutritious foods around communities in Champaign and Vermilion County.
The new Vermilion Mobile Market, supports the Vermilion County Community Health Collaborative, funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Through this joint effort, we meet community members where they are and provide access to healthcare in an effort to improve chronic care outcomes and provide specialty care and preventative care. The Vermilion Mobile Market offers low-cost food and household items in neighborhoods throughout Vermilion County. 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.
Carle Health Mobile Market FAQs
What is the Mobile Market?
The Carle Health Vermilion County 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.
Community Health Initiatives was developed to work closely with many community cross-sector partners and community members to build an infrastructure and culture of community health, ensuring children and their families, regardless of life circumstances, have an opportunity to be prosperous and live the healthiest life they can.
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