Novant Health & Feast Down East Present
Food Prescription Program
Ask your provider if you are eligible to receive your Monthly $30 vouchers to use at either all of our locations, including our new Food Rx route, or our original Local Motive Movile Farmers' Market route. Novant Health is partnering with Feast Down East to bring fresh, local food to several clinics in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties. Because "Food Is Medicine."
Proud to Offer Fresh Bucks
Payments and Programs
We accept SNAP/EBT (food stamps), credit/debit, and cash. Plus, we participate in the Fresh Bucks program for SNAP/EBT (aka food stamps) customers. We will match $1 for $1 up to $25 with Fresh Bucks.
That's 50% off food stamp purchases, up to $50!
How do I participate?
REDEEMING Food Rx Vouchers
STEP 1: • Attend your regularly scheduled appointment at participating Novant Health clinics:
- Coastal Family Medicine
- Coastal OB/GYN-Shipyard
- Zimmer Cancer Center
- Black River Health Services - Burgaw
- If eligible for Food Rx, you will receive a $30 Food Rx voucher from your healthcare provider to purchase seasonal, local products at our Local Motive Mobile Farmers' Market
- Your Food Rx voucher will automatically renew monthly!
STEP 2: • Visit our WEEKLY Local Motive Mobile Farmers' Market with your Food Rx Voucher!
- Shop like you would anywhere else!
- Show your voucher to market staff to pay!
- Mobile Market also accepts cash, debit/credit, and Apple/Google pay.
- We accept EBT (food stamps) matching $1 for $1 up to $25 with Fresh Bucks. That's 50% Off $50!
Our Mobile Market Schedule
Be Vocal. Support Local.
Fresh From The Farm to Your Table
Our mobile market sells seasonal foods sourced directly from the Feast Down East Food Hub in Burgaw, NC. Every product we offer comes from the very soil of our region, reflecting our commitment to local farmers and sustainability. Everyone is welcome to shop at our market site, creating an inclusive space for community and nourishment.
View Our Mobile Market Locations
View our Local Motive Mobile Farmers' Market locations throughout the week on this interactive map. Where will we be today? Stop by!
Volunteer At The Food Rx Mobile Market
We're seeking dedicated volunteers to fill roles as produce handlers, cashiers, data collectors/survey handlers, and table restockers. Our opportunities change throughout the year, so check back often. Make a difference in your community today!
Drive Change With Us
Support our Mobile Farmers' Market in bringing fresh, local produce to food apartheids. Every dollar donated goes a long way in improving access to healthy food. Donate today!
Our Local Motive Markets Impact
We've had the privilege of assisting over 2,400 visitors at our markets, operating 25 monthly farmers' markets in communities experiencing food apartheid.
Testimonials
"I love [the Mobile Market] because it gives people in these food deserts a place to go so they don't have to sit on a bus for an hour, and gives them an opportunity to get fresh food that is healthy and affordable."
Kelly, Rankin Terrace customer
"I am 77 and live on a fixed income, yet I only receive $15 a month in food stamp benefits. I look forward to you coming every Wednesday, not just because you’re great, but I know if I save my $15 in food stamps to use with the Mobile Market, I can get $30 worth of fresh, local food over the course of the month! A man isn’t a man without his spuds (potatoes)."
Walter, Robert Taylor Senior Housing customer
"One of the things I love about the Mobile Market is that everything is based on what's in season. I also really love the grass-fed beef, and the eggs are so good! The prices are amazing. It's nice to know that these things are being raised humanely."
Kelly, Rankin Terrace customer
"My daughter woke up this morning craving kale - like that is a thing in a child. But y’all - I knew I was going to be able to purchase it today because you were going to be here and can accept SNAP."
Coco, longtime Local Motive customer
"I live down the street [from The WIRE market] and I love coming to the market because it's very convenient to my home and getting my child from school, and I can do everything on my bicycle. I get eggs, stuff for vegetable soup, and beef livers for my dog because I make her dog food for her. I'm absolutely thrilled to support [the Mobile Market] because it feels good to support local farmers that are bringing this stuff to town."
Helen, The Wire w/ CIS customer
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Food Rx Program please contact Susannah Spratt, the Food Rx Program Manager at [email protected] – or fill out the form below.
Additionally, Feast Down East has implemented an in-depth framework of safeguards for customers, community members, and staff while at Local Motive farmers market sites. Please reference our Public Health and Safety Operational Guide for more information.
Our Programs
Supporting Our Vision
Meet Our Funders
We are deeply grateful to these organizations and institutions for their financial support and shared commitment to local agriculture and food justice.
