Mobile Groceries Come To Prince George's, Offer Affordable Prices

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Prince George's County officials on Wednesday announced a mobile grocery store that will serve areas without easy access to a supermarket. The effort hopes to address food deserts across the county.

The grocer will be set up in a truck, and it will offer curbside shopping. The initiative, called Curbside Groceries, will sell fresh food at affordable prices. The shop will have everything from fruits and vegetables to dairy and protein.

The operation is a partnership between:

• Prince George’s County
• The Capital Area Food Bank
• Giant Food
• UnitedHealthcare
• Washingtonian Magazine

These leaders outlined the plan at a press conference outside Iverson Mall in Hillcrest Heights:

• Angela Alsobrooks: Prince George’s County executive
• Radha Muthiah: President and CEO of the Capital Area Food Bank
• Todd Turner: Prince George’s County Council member for District 4
• Dr. Arethusa Kirk: National senior medical director of UnitedHealthcare Community & State
• Ira Kress: President of Giant Food

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2021, about 42 million Americans may not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.

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