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Mobile market to bring food to seniors By DAN MUCKELBAUER Post Editor MILWAUKEE — Taking a multi-pronged approach, Milwau- kee County is teaming up with the Hunger Task Force to chip away at food deserts. The Hunger Task Force will operate a mobile market out of what looks like a NASCAR trailer to serve seniors at 28 places in the count. It's one part of the County Board-approved S.E.E.D. program that will also partner with Growing Power and the University of Wisconsin- Extension. The measure that passed by a 13-4 vote needs the sig- nature of the county executive or a veto can be overriden by a super majority of supervisors. The other portions of the plan include Growing Power and the county using at least 10 acres of county land for the planting of 4,000 fruit trees. The UW-Extension comes into play as it and other local groups lease up to 20 acres of county for community gardens and food pro- duction under the program. "These investments in sustain- ability will benefit our communi- ty and improve food security while removing barriers to healthy food access," Milwaukee County Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic said of the measure passed last week. "In the long run, infant mortal- ity, obesity and high blood pres- sure are more costly to the com- munity than an upfront, one-time investment in these partnerships with local organizations to create healthier options for our resi- dents," she said in a statement. The mobile market is an exten- sion of the Hunger Task Force's existing Stockbox delivery pro- gram aimed at seniors. Sherrie Tussler, executive director of the Hunger Task Force, said that food deserts are defined as areas substantially away from large grocers and have a lack of selection. Left to shop at convenience stores, people pay 40 percent high- er prices, Tussler said. The food will come from a large grocery store and include fresh selections such as meats, fruits and vegetables, Tussler said. Seniors walk in one end in the trailer that will have a cooler, freezer and shelving. On the other end will be a checkout that accepts SNAP and other subsidies as well as cash, Tussler said. "So we partner with a grocer and pair that micro market with our Stockbox program — prepack- aged food that goes to low-income seniors," she said. "Many would just take the elevator," she said of the trailer going to sites such as senior housing. "If I can grow food and can food, that can make a big differ- ence," she said, adding that people can buy seeds with food stamps as well as plant them in containers. The market would use Milwaukee County Resources, adding up to about $60,000, with the Hunger Task Force respons- bile for operating costs, Tussler said. It's part of about $200,000 expected to fund the S.E.E.D. pro- gram. While not part of the Hunger Task Force's partnership, Tussler said that growing fruit and veg- etables is about giving access to nutritious food. "If you're able to go shopping at the grocery store and are able to buy whatever you want, you should remember not everyone can. And improving access to food improves quality of life in a com- munity," she said. 2 • Milwaukee County Post • May 29, 2015 S.E.E.D. program takes aim at food deserts in county Volume 21, issue number 22 The Milwaukee Post (ISSN 1544-1776) is published weekly by Conley Media, Milwaukee County 3397 South Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207 For all departments call: 414-744-6370 News display and advertising FAX: 414-744-6884 Classifieds: 800-762-6219 ext. 5005 Classified Fax: 262-334-6252 For display advertising inquires: Daryl Skaradzinski: General Manager - ext. 13 dskaradzinski@conleynet.com For editorial questions: Dan Muckelbauer Editor 262-513-2626 dmuck@conleynet.com POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Milwaukee Post 3397 S. Howell Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207 Periodicals Postage Paid at Milwaukee, WI. MILWAUKEE — The County Board approved $870,000 last week to refurbish the restrooms and covered pavilion at McGovern Park. "McGovern Park facilities have been in tremendous need of repair, and these funds will make the park a better place for the local community. When work is completed, it will be like a new park," Milwaukee County Supervisor Khalif Rainey said. The plan is to demolish the existing bath- house that contains the restrooms for the park and replace it with a new restroom facility and open-air picnic shelter. The women's restroom is anticipated to consist of five toilets and three sinks. The men's restroom is anticipated to consist of two toilets, three urinals and two sinks. Walls will be concrete block with masonry veneer and cement board siding and trim on the exterior. The detached covered pavilion will be complementary to restroom facility. The roofs of both structures will receive the same shingles. 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