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Council discusses summer mobile markets; asks Food Project to share mobile-market data and seeks partner outreach in Highlands
Summary
Members discussed New Entry’s planned summer mobile markets and asked The Food Project to share mobile-market data; the council voted to invite The Food Project and a city councilor to discuss partnerships for Highlands-area service.
The Lynn City Food Policy Council discussed plans for summer mobile markets and agreed to request data and outreach from The Food Project to inform site selection and partnerships.
Council members said New Entry (a regional farming and market program) is planning mobile-market activity June through October, with potential weekly sites such as Walton Towers and St. Stephen’s Church. The Food Project has previously piloted mobile markets in the area; council members asked it to bring mobile-market data and site-planning information to the council so the group can identify priority service areas.
The council approved a motion to invite The Food Project to present its mobile-market data and to invite Councilor Obed Matul (referred to in discussion as the Highlands contact) to discuss potential partners and locations in the Highlands neighborhood.
Why it matters: Council members said mobile markets and strategic site selection can expand access in neighborhoods with higher need, especially given transportation barriers identified in the community food assessment plan. Members suggested using existing local coalitions and community gardens as partnership points.
Outcome and next steps: The motion to request The Food Project’s data and to invite councilor Matul passed by roll call. Staff will contact The Food Project and the councilor ahead of the March meeting to arrange a presentation and data-sharing.
