COAL TOWNSHIP — Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital will host the Get Fresh Market twice per month, beginning today, outside the administration building. The public is invited to visit the market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a cooking demonstration at 11:30 a.m.
The Get Fresh Market will offer locally grown produce, cooking demonstrations, recipes and dietitians who can answer questions about eating healthy foods. Additionally, some markets will feature an agriculturalist to provide information on the importance of sustainable food. The various types of produce offered include locally grown asparagus, spaghetti squash, strawberries, tomatoes, corn and many other fruits and vegetables. Cash only accepted to purchase produce.
The Get Fresh Market debuted at Geisinger Medical Center two years ago and is part of Geisinger Health System’s Healthy Selections program. The program provides guests and employees with healthier dining options at Geisinger locations and promotes better eating habits as an important component of a culture of wellness.
In case of rain, the market will be held in the hospital’s main lobby. Additional market dates, all on Thursdays, will be June 18; July 9 and 23; Aug. 6 and 20 and Sept. 3 and 17.