We are the only organization in the Piedmont who operates 19 mobile food pantries, what we call “Fresh Mobile Markets” in ad
dition to our “Operation Backpack.” We take out food (including fresh produce, meat, bread and staple items) to food deserts (locations with high need and little access to food) in Guilford County and pass out approximately 60 pounds of food each to families in need. We generally go to a school we know is in need and ask a connect ed. announcement be sent over the phone announcing the time and location of the next nearby Fresh Mobile Market. Everyone who comes must fill out a form and qualify by their income. We currently serve 3000 additional individuals each month through our Fresh Mobile Markets.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or if all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://ww.ascr.usda.gov/complaint _filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-75442 or email at [email protected].
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.