In September, Green Cart vendor Palma was excited about her small business and proud of the produce she sold. By November, the onset of winter meant a decrease in foot traffic and loss in revenue. So to make ends meet, she is now working a part-time job at a bakery to supplement the income she earns from the cart.
From competition with other carts and established businesses, to tickets, cold weather and struggles getting and storing their food, a six-month investigation of the Green Cart program reveals room for improvement.
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