The Eskenazi Health Fresh for You Market is a grocery store/food pantry hybrid model that serves to address food insecurity. It is open to the public, and proceeds from traditional sales directly benefit the Eskenazi Health Fresh for You Market voucher program, which provides patients who screen as food insecure during clinical visits with vouchers to shop for free food at the Fresh for You Market. Cash, debit/credit cards, SNAP and EBT are other accepted forms of payment.
The Fresh for You Market at the Frank & Katrina Basile Pavilion is located on the Eskenazi Health downtown campus at 720 Eskenazi Ave., directly outside the main entrance to the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital. It is conveniently located on IndyGo Route 10 – 10th Street. Open from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, the market offers a large inventory of fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen proteins, milk, shelf-stable food items, cooking utensils, pre-packaged meals, a made-to-order lunch menu and much more.
Fresh for You Market on Wheels
During the winter months, prepacked food boxes will be available at the Fresh for You Market on Wheels scheduled locations for Eskenazi Health patients who would like to redeem a voucher. Boxes include a variety of items such as eggs, milk, bread and assorted pantry staples.
SNAP redemption and other grocery shopping will not be available during this time.
The Fresh for You Market on Wheels would not be possible without the help of partnerships from organizations including IndyGo; Cummins Inc.; The Kroger Co.; United States Department of Agriculture – Healthy Food Financing Initiative, administered by the Reinvestment Fund; Eskenazi Health Foundation; Indiana Department of Health; City of Indianapolis; Piazza Produce; and Indianapolis Fruit.