Hear that sound? It's local produce rolling your way. The Mobile Market is our mobile produce service, bringing our farmers' products right to your business, agency, or community site. Our Roots Mobile Market loads up with sweet fruits and crunchy veggies, our friendly staff.
History
Between 2013 and 2019, the Roots Program operated the (now-closed) Crop Shop Farmers Market at Kuhio Park public housing community, merely a block away from the KKV Clinic and Wellness Center. Despite the convenience of its close proximity, most KKV staff members were unable to slip away from their duties to visit the market. After two years of unsuccessful encouragement, Roots staff began to think outside the box. Thus, in 2015, the Mobile Market was born. From 2015-2020 Mobile Market produce carts rolled through the hallways of KKV, bringing fruits, vegetables, fish, and poi directly to customers at their place of work.
In 2016, the Mobile Market expanded to Gulick Senior Center. Once per month, Roots staff bring a bounty of produce to the seniors. Best of all, the market is now EBT authorized, making healthy eating as easy as possible for our valley kūpuna.
Expansion
It was once a dream, but now it's reality. The Mobile Market now features Rolling Roots. The Roots Mobile Market Food Truck, rolling through Kalihi with fresh produce and more.
(There is this cool vehicle providing refrigerated items..)
Originally a mobile branch of the Crop Shop, the Mobile Market has become its own entity. As the primary retail outlet for Food Hub partner produce, customers can expect to see goods from a range of partners, including organic procures, of local fresh produced. We're always looking for new farm partners who share our philosophy and commitment, and for new host organizations who are interested in bringing the Mobile Market to their worksite or community event. Visit our Contact Us page to inquire about becoming involved.