Grocery shopping just got a little easier for families in Lawton and Cache. The Community Action Development Corporation is bringing its traveling Community Market to both towns on Wednesday, August 26. The market offers fresh produce, dairy, and pantry staples at affordable prices, and it accepts SNAP benefits, making it a solid option for households stretching their food budget.
The morning stop runs from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Abundant Life Community Church on NW 13th Street in Lawton. Then it moves to Cache’s City Park on West C Avenue from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. If transportation is a hurdle, the CADC has free rides available, but you need to call 580-374-5518 ahead of time to schedule. Just keep in mind that the transportation vehicles are not handicap accessible.
This market is part of a bigger push to improve food access in southwest Oklahoma, especially in areas that qualify as food deserts. With grocery options shrinking in some parts of town, having a mobile market that meets people where they are is a practical step in the right direction. Have you ever shopped at a mobile market, or is this your first time hearing about it? Let us know in the comments.
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