Malcolm Evans, transforming food access in Chicago with Fresh Moves

The video discusses the issue of food deserts in certain Chicago neighborhoods and introduces Malcolm Mevis, the farm manager at Urban Gross Collector. The South Chicago farm grows various vegetables, which are sold through the Fresh Moves Market, a mobile market on a transformed bus. This initiative focuses on providing healthy food access to underserved areas. The community benefits from fresh produce, and Malcolm finds personal fulfillment in his work, seeing it as a healing and impactful endeavor.

What is the main goal of Malcolm Mevis's initiative in the neighborhood?

• To teach people how to farm and promote healing

• To build more grocery stores

• To open a new restaurant

• To sell imported vegetables

What is unique about the Fresh Moves Mobile Market?

• It is a stationary market in downtown Chicago

• It is a bus that travels to different locations to sell fresh produce

• It only sells canned goods

• It operates only during the winter

Which areas does the Fresh Moves Mobile Market primarily serve?

• North Side of Chicago

• Downtown Chicago

• South Side and West Side of Chicago

• Suburbs of Chicago

How much food does the initiative harvest and sell weekly?

• 1 ton

• 2 tons

• 4 tons

• 3 tons

What is the community's reaction to the Fresh Moves initiative?

• Confusion

• Positive and supportive

• Negative feedback

• Indifference