LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is encouraging the community to eat fresh fruits and vegetables while they're still in season.
Starting next week, you'll be able to get them at pop-up farmers markets held on the third Tuesday of the month from July to October.
The farmers market schedule is as follows:
July 21
Eleanor Kahle Senior Center
1315 Hillcrest Ave, Toledo
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
August 18
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
635 N. Erie, Toledo
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
September 15
Location TBD
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
October 20
East Toledo Family Center
1020 Varland Ave, Toledo
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All social distancing procedures will be followed in accordance with the Ohio Department of Health and CDC recommendations.
The Toledo Farmers Market staff will be on site to assist those using SNAP, P-EBT and TANF benefits. WIC Farmers Market coupons and Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program coupons will be accepted, in addition to those paying with cash.
Resource tables and vendors will be present at the Farmers Market, including OSU extension, Getting to 1, Lucas County WIC/Breastfeeding, Buckeye Health and others.
Visit the health department's website for more information.
