Bustling markets inside DC's elementary schools
Parents float from one stand of fresh produce to another, while chefs tend to hot pans and fill the air with smells of sautéed garlic and onions. "The idea is to have this great, wonderful vibe and lots of healthy produce," says Caron Gremont, senior director of healthy eating at Martha's Table. Throughout the duration of the two-hour market, which starts at the school's 4 p.m. dismissal, students and their parents can shop, free of charge, for up to 23 pounds of groceries with a minimum of 40 percent fresh produce. Читать дальше...