StreetWise Vendor A. Allen: Take Better Care of Yourself

“Out of sight, out of mind.” “What you see is what you get.”

These are old sayings that I’ve found to be very true.

Back in 2017, StreetWise ventured out in selling fruit and vegetables from a cart, similar to farmers’ markets, but mobile. Vendors made extra money working them. We also sold StreetWise magazines, peanuts, flowers and cold water.

The reason I found “out of sight, out of mind” applicable is that when people saw the fruit and veggies they would suddenly stop and say, “Oh, yeah, I need some grapes, strawberries, carrots, celery” – whatever caught their attention. We made it our business to have the freshest produce. We even sprayed it with water to make it appear to be refreshing.

The farmers’ market does the same thing: it brings the freshness out in the open. You can get the food right now. You can eat better and take better care of yourself immediately. Not only is it good for the community, it is a reminder: “out of sight, out of mind;” and “what you see is what you get.”