The Veggie Van mobile Market, Image by the Veggie Van

Veggie Van Mobile Market

The Veggie Van Ilion featuring West End Farm, will make regularly scheduled stops throughout the week, providing a convenient and affordable way for community members to purchase high-quality fruits and vegetables. The Veggie Van accepts cash, credit, SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks, & Fresh Connect Checks (FCC).

Schedule for the Veggie Van program runs from June 18th through October 31st, 2024:
Tuesdays:

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Galinsky Apartments, 105 Protection Ave, Herkimer
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Eastern Park, Waverly Place, Little Falls across from the Little Falls Library

Thursdays:
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: London Towers, 100 West Main St., Ilion
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM: The Red Door, 661 US-20, West Winfield

The Veggie Van program not only increases access to nutritious food but also serves as a vital connection between local farmers and the community. By supporting the Veggie Van, residents can play an active role in building a resilient food economy and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

For more information about the Veggie Van, including updates to the schedule and additional resources, please visit cultivateherkimer.org or contact us at Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County at herkimer@cornell.edu.