Safety is indeed vital during the pandemic, that is why these mobile markets are brought closer to barangays in Cebu.
Image: Cebu City Government
Residents will no longer need to go to public markets to get fresh produce in Cebu during the enhanced community quarantine, thanks to different organizations and local government units that launched mobile markets in various locations around the province. Cities and municipalities connected with local vendors, farmers, and private companies to help set up and maintain the program.
Convenience for marginalized communities is also one of the factors considered by the local government, since mass transportation is temporarily suspended. If you are looking to purchase basic food essentials and fresh produce in Cebu, read the list below on where to find these mobile markets.
1. Cebu City Market Operations
Location and Schedule: The locations and schedules vary per day and are announced on the Cebu City Market Operations Division Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/Cebu-City-Market-Operations-Division-2448687038507766/
Social distancing is strictly observed by consumers when buying food products.
Images: Cebu City Market Operations Division Facebook Page
Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella tapped local vendors to help sell fruits and vegetables. Different locations around Cebu City are chosen by the Division, and they always make sure that the goods are sold in an open area. Vegetables, fruits, poultry, seafood, meat, and other essential food items can be found in the mobile markets. The local government also makes sure that proper social distancing is observed by setting up chairs, and they also urge people to wear masks at all times.
2. Farmer’s Online-On-Wheels Market (Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita)
Locations: Blessed Sacrament Subdivision, Kagudoy, Basak, Lapu-Lapu City
Schedule: Every Tuesday at 8:00 AM
Residents in Mandaue City can buy fresh vegetables, meat, poultry, and fruits.
Image: Peoples Coop Facebook Page
The Farmer’s Online-On-Wheels Market (Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita) is a program of the Cebu People’s Cooperative to help farmers sell goods in the Mandaue City every Tuesday. “Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita” is also organized by the Department of Agriculture.
3. Chooks-to-Go Cebu
Location and Schedule: Locations vary every day and are announced on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Chooks-to-Go-Cebu-101092931550460/
Find the nearest Chooks-to-Go mobile market if you don’t want to worry about what to cook.
Image: Chooks-to-Go Cebu Facebook Page
You can find ready-to-eat roasted chicken at the stationed Chooks-to-Go mobile markets in different locations in Cebu. They also sell frozen Bounty Fresh products like whole marinated chicken and chicken cuts.
4. Market on Wheels
Location and Schedules:
Mondays
Caputatan Sur: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Dalingding Sur: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesdays
Lamintak Norte: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Lamintak Sur: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Wednesdays
Panugnawan: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Don Virgilio: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Thursdays
Daanlungsod: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Mahawak: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Fridays
Kawit: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Maharuhay: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
This mobile market visits differents barangays in Medellin.
Images: Municipality of Medellin Cebu Facebook Page
The Municipality of Medellin brings market goods close to different barangays from Mondays to Fridays. Aside from fresh produce, canned goods, eggs, and meat are sold in the stationed mobile markets.
5. Mandaue Bayanihan Caravan
Location and Schedule:
May 1: Barangay Tabok Gym (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
May 2: Barangay Labogon, Barangay Hall (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
May 3: Barangay Jagobiao, Barangay Hall (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
May 4: Barangay Canduman, Petron Gas Station near Public Market (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
May 5: Barangay Tawason Gym (1:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
May 6: Barangay Cubacub Gym (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Colorful vegetables are sold at the Mandaue Bayanihan Caravan for the residents.
Image: Mandaue City Public Information Office Facebook Page
Different barangays will be visited by Mandaue City Bayanihan Caravan during the quarantine period. Through this caravan, grocery items, meat products, and vegetables will be accessible to residents.
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With these mobile markets, eating healthy is still easy even during the quarantine. If you need to buy from these mobile markets, don’t forget to distance yourself from others and wear masks to protect yourself from the virus!
