A Fresh Move brings local produce to area 'food deserts'

Last updated 1/5/2021 at 4:45pm

An example of one of A Fresh Move's pop-up markets is shown in this submitted photo.

Colorado Springs resident Elena Salinas grew up with a strong sense that it was important to give back. Her mother would routinely provide food for families in need, and Salinas spent a lot of time volunteering at food banks.

"Not only were we resourcing and working food bank programs and grocery programs," Salinas recalled, "but whenever anyone that my mom heard of was going through something, she always cooked up something for them. She always offered to make dinner for families that were going through something, and I truly believe that was her way of showing love. She had a very poor ba...

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