NEWARK, NJ — On Aug. 10, ShopRite nutritionist Biancha Jackson hosted a series of health and wellness events in the parking lot of the ShopRite of Newark in conjunction with a visit from the RWJBarnabas “Wellness on Wheels” bus.
Wellness on Wheels is a mobile greenhouse and cooking school designed to bring free nutrition education to local neighborhoods. Nurses were onsite to provide preventative health screenings. The RWJBarnabas staff provided a nutrition lesson and food demonstration during the event.
ShopRite’s floral department also hosted a fruit and vegetable seed potting activity.