The Greater Chicago Food Depository's Producemobile continues to come to Evanston every second Tuesday of the month to offer free fresh fruits and vegetables on a first-come, first-served basis. Co-sponsored by Interfaith Action of Evanston and the City of Evanston, produce delivery takes place from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Since December 2012, the Evanston Producemobile has distributed over 100,000 pounds of food to 3,000 households, which represents over 1,200 individuals served each month. Many of these individuals live in areas where produce is costly or difficult to obtain. The Food Depository targeted Evanston as a high-need area, as nearly 14% of the city's population is food-insecure, meaning that they don't know where their next meal is coming from.

The program's success is dependent on maintaining a team of active volunteers. About 35 people are needed every month to unload, bag and distribute the produce at Robert Crown Center.

For more information on the Producemobile program or other food service initiatives, residents can contact the Greater Chicago Food Depository at 773-247-FOOD or visit www.chicagofoodbank.org.