<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for NYC sends veggie carts to underserved areas—and they’re a hit]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by premiumshlock http://www.grist.org/article/nyc-sends-veggie-carts-to-underserved-areas-and-theyre-a-hit/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:08:43 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/nyc-sends-veggie-carts-to-underserved-areas-and-theyre-a-hit/1 Granted, this is merely an anecdotal report (though written by someone who works for a magazine & Web site devoted to urban issues), but from Jori Lewis's experience she "never see[s] anyone else stop at the cart." And the person the Times quotes above - a graphic designer - is, after all, perhaps a member of the same 'creative class,' which generally has a shared set of values that often extend beyond economic terms. So, my point is that at least right now, it may not be, unfortunately, as unequivocal a success as the Times - and you - portray it to be.

]]> Granted, this is merely an anecdotal report (though written by someone who works for a magazine & Web site devoted to urban issues), but from Jori Lewis's experience she "never see[s] anyone else stop at the cart." And the person the Times quotes above - a graphic designer - is, after all, perhaps a member of the same 'creative class,' which generally has a shared set of values that often extend beyond economic terms. So, my point is that at least right now, it may not be, unfortunately, as unequivocal a success as the Times - and you - portray it to be.

]]> Comment #2 by Tom Laskawy http://www.grist.org/article/nyc-sends-veggie-carts-to-underserved-areas-and-theyre-a-hit/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:34:59 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/nyc-sends-veggie-carts-to-underserved-areas-and-theyre-a-hit/2 I took that quote as more of a question of who was willing to talk to a reporter. But I was still struck by the "jostling produce hounds" and the "urgent line" that the reporter described. It's all anecdote, for sure. I imagine it will be just as easy to find a cart with no crowd as one with a crowd. But my point remains that the carts are an easy way to provide access to fresh produce to neighborhoods that lack it. That part is unequivocal.

]]> I took that quote as more of a question of who was willing to talk to a reporter. But I was still struck by the "jostling produce hounds" and the "urgent line" that the reporter described. It's all anecdote, for sure. I imagine it will be just as easy to find a cart with no crowd as one with a crowd. But my point remains that the carts are an easy way to provide access to fresh produce to neighborhoods that lack it. That part is unequivocal.

]]> Comment #3 by premiumshlock http://www.grist.org/article/nyc-sends-veggie-carts-to-underserved-areas-and-theyre-a-hit/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:38:34 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/nyc-sends-veggie-carts-to-underserved-areas-and-theyre-a-hit/3 Yeah, definitely - I don't disagree that it's an awesome/no-brainer idea. Anyway, thanks for the response; cheers,

Zack

]]> Yeah, definitely - I don't disagree that it's an awesome/no-brainer idea. Anyway, thanks for the response; cheers,

Zack

]]> Comment #4 by Sue Sturgis http://www.grist.org/article/nyc-sends-veggie-carts-to-underserved-areas-and-theyre-a-hit/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:57:36 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/nyc-sends-veggie-carts-to-underserved-areas-and-theyre-a-hit/4 Brilliant idea! Thanks for covering this.

]]> Brilliant idea! Thanks for covering this.

]]> Comment #5 by Sophy http://www.grist.org/article/nyc-sends-veggie-carts-to-underserved-areas-and-theyre-a-hit/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:08:37 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/nyc-sends-veggie-carts-to-underserved-areas-and-theyre-a-hit/5 These fruit and veggie carts came out around the same time that Governor Patterson, Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn announced the Healthy Food/Healthy Communites and FRESH programs. All are aimed to help low-income families in food deserts. While I agree that the veggie cart program alone will not solve the core problem, in conjuction with the larger programs announced recently and the Obamas push towards healthy eating, some positive changes might start getting made.  You can read more about FRESH and Healthy Food/ Healthy Communites on the Daily Table - http://www.sustainabletable.org/2009/05/new-york-moves-to-grow-markets-in-food-deserts/.

-Sophy @ Sustainable Table

]]> These fruit and veggie carts came out around the same time that Governor Patterson, Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn announced the Healthy Food/Healthy Communites and FRESH programs. All are aimed to help low-income families in food deserts. While I agree that the veggie cart program alone will not solve the core problem, in conjuction with the larger programs announced recently and the Obamas push towards healthy eating, some positive changes might start getting made.  You can read more about FRESH and Healthy Food/ Healthy Communites on the Daily Table - http://www.sustainabletable.org/2009/05/new-york-moves-to-grow-markets-in-food-deserts/.

-Sophy @ Sustainable Table

]]> Comment #6 by arielarose http://www.grist.org/article/nyc-sends-veggie-carts-to-underserved-areas-and-theyre-a-hit/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:46:10 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/nyc-sends-veggie-carts-to-underserved-areas-and-theyre-a-hit/6 I just saw one of these carts by my sister's place in Bushwick, where there is literally NO healthy food for miles. I thought it was awesome dude...plus as I walked by I saw some kids running towards it in search of an avocado...double awesome. This is a great idea but more has to be done to help those in underserved areas live more healthful,sustainable lives. Like free classes on shopping for and growing healthy, beautiful produce, plus more farmers markets in underserved areas as well as getting right into schools in these areas and showing kids that eating an apple is far more appealing than a bag of doritos! I think we can also direct alot more people to sites such as this, even if they have to use a computer at their local library. GirlieGirl Army is also a great, fun website for those looking for even more tips for living compassionately http://www.girliegirlarmy.com

]]> I just saw one of these carts by my sister's place in Bushwick, where there is literally NO healthy food for miles. I thought it was awesome dude...plus as I walked by I saw some kids running towards it in search of an avocado...double awesome. This is a great idea but more has to be done to help those in underserved areas live more healthful,sustainable lives. Like free classes on shopping for and growing healthy, beautiful produce, plus more farmers markets in underserved areas as well as getting right into schools in these areas and showing kids that eating an apple is far more appealing than a bag of doritos! I think we can also direct alot more people to sites such as this, even if they have to use a computer at their local library. GirlieGirl Army is also a great, fun website for those looking for even more tips for living compassionately http://www.girliegirlarmy.com

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