We are the only MOBILE FARMER'S in Edmonton and the surrounding area. We serve senior's homes, military bases, medical centres, schools, public events and even private parties. We have multiple buses and transport trucks all set up to be mobile stores and we ready within hours to get to your location and set up shop!
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Emergency Zone Assistance in Alberta, We'll Be There.
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EMERGENCY ZONES: When unforeseen traumatizing events occur, we are there offering our services. We have on several occasions offered our services to come into Zones where fresh food is unavailable. We have volunteered our bus and staff to go out to those areas and help where we can.
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A SUMMARY OF WHO WE ARE
We are a non-profit Mobile Farm Market that primarily services Seniors , Food Deserts, and Depressed areas. We buy direct from Alberta Farmers as much as possible, if not we purchase from co-operatives owned by Alberta Farmers. Because we buy direct, and because most of our clientele is on a fixed income our pricing reflects that. The bus is open to everyone who boards the bus, when we are stopped safely. Be sure to check our bus schedule to see where we stop closest to you! |
About Us
FRESH EXPRESS – MOBILE FARMERS MARKET
The Fresh Express Non Profit was the VERY FIRST of its kind in Alberta, and has been operating in the Edmonton and surrounding area for 2 1\2 years now. We have been in business for over 11 years, originally purchased the bus December of 2016, and became a Canadian Non Profit in 2018. The bus concept was developed as a fun idea that had NEVER been done before here in Western Canada, and so The Bus was born! It has been done before in the US & Europe and so we thought we would give it a shot here. We are a Family-run business and have strong family values. We love the interaction with our customers and have developed a strong base of return customers.
We started our Non Profit especially for the Seniors *because everyone forgets the Wonderful Seniors*. We go directly to their homes, and the Seniors come on board for their shopping needs. It becomes very personal for all of us and is a great outing for the Seniors.
We were then asked to service Depressed Areas, Food Deserts and Communities throughout Alberta who have lost accessibility to fresh food due to hard times. The expansion of services started accumulating from customers who came on the bus and from an outpouring of requests on line.
The Fresh Express Non Profit was the VERY FIRST of its kind in Alberta, and has been operating in the Edmonton and surrounding area for 2 1\2 years now. We have been in business for over 11 years, originally purchased the bus December of 2016, and became a Canadian Non Profit in 2018. The bus concept was developed as a fun idea that had NEVER been done before here in Western Canada, and so The Bus was born! It has been done before in the US & Europe and so we thought we would give it a shot here. We are a Family-run business and have strong family values. We love the interaction with our customers and have developed a strong base of return customers.
We started our Non Profit especially for the Seniors *because everyone forgets the Wonderful Seniors*. We go directly to their homes, and the Seniors come on board for their shopping needs. It becomes very personal for all of us and is a great outing for the Seniors.
We were then asked to service Depressed Areas, Food Deserts and Communities throughout Alberta who have lost accessibility to fresh food due to hard times. The expansion of services started accumulating from customers who came on the bus and from an outpouring of requests on line.
We are currently increasing our routes throughout the great Province of Alberta, which means you’ll see a lot of our buses on the road.
For further information, Media, or requests for service, please contact: Wendy Lineker at : [email protected]
IMPORTANT FACTS:
HERE ARE THE TOP 10 foods that Seniors should be eating:
Specific food products can benefit those in elderly care homes and help them maintain their health and memory if they’re consumed as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Why have we included this in our Introduction?? We have learned over the last number of years how important proper nutrition is to the body and have been asked many times for us to look into foods which may help people who have debilitating diseases, cancer, handicaps and more. We will look into these as well as the benefits for good health. People’s health is very important to us.
HERE ARE THE TOP 10 foods that Seniors should be eating:
- Apples: Apples are incredible fruits or those who are struggling to maintain their blood sugar levels or who have high cholesterol. The soluble fibre they contain can help lower cholesterol and slow the uptake of glucose. Apples also provide potassium, antioxidants and Vitamin C
- Shellfish like crab, oysters and scallops contain Vitamin B12, iron, magnesium and potassium, all of which are beneficial for brain function
- - Leafy Green Vegetables like spinach and kale, broccoli have been linked to lower levels of cognitive decline as people age
- - Cold-water fish-Salmon, halibut and other cold water fish have high omega-3 fatty acid levels making them good for the heart and brain
- - Eggs encourage choline, which is a B vitamin that benefits memory and encourages stress management
- - Asparagus is full of nutrients such as Lycopene will can protect against prostate cancer. Vitamin A boosts the immune system & eye health, while fibre aids in cholesterol reduction sand contributes to heart health
- - Berries and dark skinned fruits-have plenty of antioxidants, which help fight damaging free radicals in the body. Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, plums, oranges, red grapes and cherries are all good options.
- - Dark Chocolate is full of antioxidant, and may help prevent heart attacks, lower blood pressure and decrease the risk of stroke but it must be eaten in moderation
Specific food products can benefit those in elderly care homes and help them maintain their health and memory if they’re consumed as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Why have we included this in our Introduction?? We have learned over the last number of years how important proper nutrition is to the body and have been asked many times for us to look into foods which may help people who have debilitating diseases, cancer, handicaps and more. We will look into these as well as the benefits for good health. People’s health is very important to us.
OUR DEDICATION/ OUR PRODUCTS
We are dedicated to our Customers – ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS.
We want to be able to provide fresh – right off the truck produce to our customers young and old. Everyone deserves to eat healthy to maintain a strong body and we provide that and more.
Be it Rural or Remote areas, we are there for you. Being a Non Profit we are committed to offering the freshest Produce we can, along with Meats, Fish, Candy, and so much more at the lowest cost we can provide. Not only is it an experience but we offer unusual products not found anywhere else, as well as very high quality. We research where our products come from and ensure you get the best quality for the best price. We guarantee our products and continually ask for feedback so we can continue to provide the best service and quality to YOU – Our Customers.
We are dedicated to our Customers – ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS.
We want to be able to provide fresh – right off the truck produce to our customers young and old. Everyone deserves to eat healthy to maintain a strong body and we provide that and more.
Be it Rural or Remote areas, we are there for you. Being a Non Profit we are committed to offering the freshest Produce we can, along with Meats, Fish, Candy, and so much more at the lowest cost we can provide. Not only is it an experience but we offer unusual products not found anywhere else, as well as very high quality. We research where our products come from and ensure you get the best quality for the best price. We guarantee our products and continually ask for feedback so we can continue to provide the best service and quality to YOU – Our Customers.
Anything that does not sell we donate to The Food Bank.
We are a caring Family based non-profit who are continuously striving to improve and service more communities
We are a caring Family based non-profit who are continuously striving to improve and service more communities
***PEOPLE ASK US – WHY DO YOU DO THIS***
THREE REASONS: 1) Because We Care
2) Everyone Forgets the Seniors
3) Everyone deserves fresh, healthy food
at a Reasonable Cost
THREE REASONS: 1) Because We Care
2) Everyone Forgets the Seniors
3) Everyone deserves fresh, healthy food
at a Reasonable Cost
MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage healthier communities by connecting people to farm fresh foods at a value.
To encourage healthier communities by connecting people to farm fresh foods at a value.
TO VOLUNTEER
If you are interested in volunteering on the bus, just let us know. We would love to have you On Board! We can use your help to fill a variety of roles both on and off the bus. Anywhere from set-up to take-down, Cashiers, Market Coordination, or anything else you feel you may want to contribute. We have both in the city, and are currently looking for out-of-town rural area volunteers.
[email protected]
If you are interested in volunteering on the bus, just let us know. We would love to have you On Board! We can use your help to fill a variety of roles both on and off the bus. Anywhere from set-up to take-down, Cashiers, Market Coordination, or anything else you feel you may want to contribute. We have both in the city, and are currently looking for out-of-town rural area volunteers.
[email protected]
CONTACT US
Phone: Coming Soon
Fax: Coming Soon
EMAIL: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecdfreshexpress
Twitter: @cdfx14
Phone: Coming Soon
Fax: Coming Soon
EMAIL: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecdfreshexpress
Twitter: @cdfx14
TESTIMONIES
"I love this bus" Sara
"Your prices are excellent" Brent
"You have the best cherries" Steve
"Thank you for coming here" Mary
"Wow, it is so clean in here" Bob
"What a great selection!" Mark
"I love the experience" Stacy
"These Burgers are fantastic really addicting" Dennis
"I love this bus" Sara
"Your prices are excellent" Brent
"You have the best cherries" Steve
"Thank you for coming here" Mary
"Wow, it is so clean in here" Bob
"What a great selection!" Mark
"I love the experience" Stacy
"These Burgers are fantastic really addicting" Dennis
Partners –
list of who we service & have serviced
*List Coming Soon*
list of who we service & have serviced
*List Coming Soon*
Donate – Your Donations can help Albertan’s Health and are so important to our non-profit. 85.5 cents of every dollar goes back into our mission
Contact us for more information: [email protected]
Contact us for more information: [email protected]
PARTNERS IN MOTION:
STAT TRANSIT
RED DEER TRANSIT
EDMONTON TRANSIT
STRATHCONA TRANSIT
EDMONTON FOOD BANK
CARVEL STATION FARMERS MARKET
GLOBAL TV EDMONTON
CTV EDMONTON
CBC EDMONTON
NAIT NEWS
EDMONTON PRIME TIME
RD NEWS NOW
GEF
HIS TRUCKING
BIG CITY CAR WASH
THE LIONS
VINCENT WASSING
PATRICK MOFFIT
RED DEER MARKET
EDMONTON CENTURY PARK MARKET
DENNIS MOFFIT
SHAWNA PICTON
MATTHEW PICTON
DENISE
KATHY
DENNIS
POPULAR BAKERY
THE HANDY BAKERY
BARRHEAD BAKERY
COLLEEN
ALL ALBERTA TRUCKERS, FARMERS, PRODUCERS, AND RANCHERS
CHERYL & KELLY
BETTY & JOE
LANDS HAPPY MART
MARTIN
SARAH
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND YOUR HELP ALONG THE WAY
STAT TRANSIT
RED DEER TRANSIT
EDMONTON TRANSIT
STRATHCONA TRANSIT
EDMONTON FOOD BANK
CARVEL STATION FARMERS MARKET
GLOBAL TV EDMONTON
CTV EDMONTON
CBC EDMONTON
NAIT NEWS
EDMONTON PRIME TIME
RD NEWS NOW
GEF
HIS TRUCKING
BIG CITY CAR WASH
THE LIONS
VINCENT WASSING
PATRICK MOFFIT
RED DEER MARKET
EDMONTON CENTURY PARK MARKET
DENNIS MOFFIT
SHAWNA PICTON
MATTHEW PICTON
DENISE
KATHY
DENNIS
POPULAR BAKERY
THE HANDY BAKERY
BARRHEAD BAKERY
COLLEEN
ALL ALBERTA TRUCKERS, FARMERS, PRODUCERS, AND RANCHERS
CHERYL & KELLY
BETTY & JOE
LANDS HAPPY MART
MARTIN
SARAH
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND YOUR HELP ALONG THE WAY