Easing the Burden for a Local Senior

Mary Thomas lives in the Lower Ninth Ward, where getting groceries used to take up most of her morning. Every time she shopped, she had to take public transportation … all the way to Chalmette. In addition to the time taken by the trip, she also had to wait over two hours between her arrival at the store and the return of the bus for her trip home.

It would be challenging for anyone, but it is especially difficult for a senior like Mary. “If I go at nine, I have to wait till eleven thirty to go back home,” she explains. “I had to kill time and walk around the store even though I know what I want.” The whole process, just to buy food, took up to half a day.

But now, it only takes Mary a few minutes for her to get the groceries she needs — thanks to friends like you.

Mary goes to the Makin’ Groceries Mobile Market, parked outside the Sanchez Multi-Service Center. This innovative market brings affordable fresh food directly into her neighborhood. There’s fresh produce, proteins, dairy products, and pantry staples. It also provides convenient payment options that include EBT.

“I love the Mobile Market,” Mary smiles. “It’s healthy food by far! Especially for seniors, it’s wonderful.”

Now, Mary doesn’t have to leave the Lower Ninth Ward … or take a bus and wait for hours to find what she needs. She can shop with ease and get home without the hourslong wait. “I don’t have to go all the way to Chalmette anymore,” she beams. “I can get what I need right here.”

Donors like you make this resource possible — and your gift today will help even more neighbors access the food they need. Thank you!

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