July 6, 2016 (Charlotte, NC) ─ Seniors at East Towne, a DePaul Senior Living Community in Charlotte, are savoring the flavors of summer thanks to the local, fresh and affordable produce offered at the Charlotte Regional Farmer’s Market.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Sometimes the cost of fresh produce at the grocery store might be too high or it might be too cold for the residents,” said Activities Director Cartia Mitchell. “The Charlotte Farmer’s Markets fits our residents’ wants and needs with reasonable prices and nice shopping temperatures.”

Pictured on the left above are East Towne residents Carol Griffin, Benjamin Lee, along with Glenda Alston and East Towne Personal Care Assistant Patricia Massalay on the right.

Owned and operated by the state of North Carolina and North CarolinaDepartment of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Charlotte Farmer’s Market is open Tuesday through Sunday in May through September. Offerings at the market include fresh produce, fresh pork products, grass fed beef, goat milk cheese, baked goods, homemade jams and jellies, unique handmade crafts, goat milk soap and fresh cut flowers.

Pictured above is resident Mel Tarlton.

According to the Market’s website, if the produce was any fresher, it would still be in the garden! For more information about East Towne, please contact Administrator Akwiasdi Revels at (704) 531-0948 or visit us on Facebook.