Fresh fruits and veggies can be expensive. How a pop-up market aims to fix that

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Corbeille de Pain of Montreal holds what is calls 'solidarity markets' each week during the summer season to offer both fresh produce and prepared meals in Montreal.

The high cost of groceries is a growing concern for many people who have a hard time making ends meet. Fresh fruits and vegetables are often luxury purchases for the less fortunate. A mobile market stand is trying to help and as Global’s Tm Sargeant reports, demand for affordable groceries is very strong.With fresh fruits and vegetables often beyond the reach of many low-income households, a pop-up market in Montreal’s West Island is trying to fill the gap.

“And so these are ridiculous stories for me. Like, that should not happen — especially in Montreal where we have the resources.” Not only does the pop-up stand give Hill affordable groceries to take home, but she also gets to enjoy shopping.Plant-based milk recall: 3rd person dies as Listeriosis cases rise to 20

 

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