Thursday, October 25, 2007

Clark Park Pumpkin Make and Take

DAY: Thursday, October 25th
TIME: 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm (come when you can, leave when you need to)
PLACE: Clark Park Farmer's Market - 43rd St and Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA (Check in at Food Trust Table to sign in and get started)

WHAT: The Food Trust's mission is to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. Founded in 1992, the Trust works to improve the health of children and adults, promote good nutrition, increase access to nutritious foods, and advocate for better public policy.

The Food Trust runs 25 Farmer's Markets around Philadelphia, many allowing people to use food stamps and WIC Vouchers, in order to get access to fresh, nutritious options for their families.

VOLUNTEERS WILL: learn about fresh food problems in the Philadelphia area, help kids decorate pumpkins, run a face painting table and help with the Food Trust information table!

FOR MORE INFO: please call or email PC Elizabeth Victor in the office at 215.772.2943 or call 215.292.9261 the day of the project. elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Market-Frankford Line: Take the MFL to 30th St Station. At 30th St catch the 34 trolley. Continue on toe trolley to the 43rd and Baltimore Ave stop. Check in at Food Trust information table.
Regional Rail: Take the regional rail to 30th St Station and transfer to 34 Trolley. Continue on the trolley to the 43rd and Baltimore Ave stop. Check in at the Food Trust Information table.
http://www.septa.org/ or 215.580.7800

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
I-76 EAST:

Take I-76 to EXIT 346B - University Ave.
Keep RIGHT at the fork to merge onto University Ave.
At the 4th traffic light, make a left onto Baltimore Ave.
Continue on Baltimore Ave to 43rd St.
Farmers Market in Clark Park. Check in at Food Trust info table.

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