MT. VERNON, IL — United Way of South Central Illinois and U of I Extension offices representing Bond, Clinton, Marion, Jefferson, and Washington counties have partnered to host a mobile market this Saturday in Mt. Vernon.
Ashley Hoffman is the SNAP-Educator at U of I Extension and co-coordinator with Natalie Wellen (United Way) of the mobile market. Hoffman says there are several Extension-lead mobile markets throughout the state.
The Mt. Vernon market will start at 10am on Saturday and be located on 9th street from Jordan to Casey.
Hoffman says all you need to do is drive thru, open your trunk and volunteers from the host organizations as well as Mt. Vernon Festivals Inc. will place items in your vehicle.