Neighbor Carts: Chicago’s Freshest Social Purpose Business

Brilliant. Streetwise vendors currently sell a decent magazine. Now some will sell produce. Streetwise's mission:

To assist Chicago area men and women who are facing homelessness achieve personal stability by providing a combination of supportive social services and immediate access to gainful employment.

Felicia Conley, a nurse, stopped to buy fresh fruit from (Chicago's) Neighbor Cart parked in front of the Damen Blue Line "L" stop Tuesday. 

Produce stands are a practical answer for two of the top issues facing Chicago: unemployment and access to healthy foods.

More about neighbor carts here.