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Support Community Farmers
The C.R.I.S.P. CSA or Community Supported Agriculture program is a member-based program where community residents pay an income-based fee and receive access to a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and value-added products (like Ward 8 Honey!) at their Saturday Farmer’s markets. Pricing is on a slidingscale and they offer different share sizes (single or family) depending on how much produce you would like to receive. Due to COVID-19, they will be running the CSA ONLY during the spring session (May 16 to June 27) and will continue the open Market in the summer. Read more and sign up at bbargc.org/csa/.
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DC has 29 meal sites for lunch and shelf-stable breakfast, weekdays, for all residents under 18. East of the River locations, days and hours, can be found on coronavirus.dc.gov/mealsites.
Field of Greens Farmers Market
The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy’s most recent Field of Greens Farmers Market was held on April 8, 4 p.m. Families were able to purchase a bag full of fruits and vegetables for $5, based on demand. Interested in purchasing a produce bag from the next Market? Email Maya Walker, who is managing the orders and distribution, at Maya.Walker@nationals.com. Prepackaged produce bags will be reserved on first come, first served availability. The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy is at 3675 Ely Pl. SE. There is also a free meal pick up weekdays, 2 to 6 p.m., for every child in your family. These meals are also first come, first served. If interested, please reach out to Coach Charlie at Charles.Sperduto@nationals.com so that they can be sure to accommodate.
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The DC Circulator has suspended fares on all routes during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Passengers should board the bus from the back door in support of social distancing practices recommended by the CDC. Passengers who require wheelchair access may still use the front door. Additionally, the Circulator has suspended service on the National Mall route. For more information, visit dccirculator.com.
DC Streetcar Adjusts Operations
DDOT is temporarily modifying DC Streetcar operating hours through April 24. DC Streetcar will operate weekdays from 8 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. O weekends, it will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., for 18
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