Neighborhood agricultural trucks offer fresh products at affordable and convenient prices, even as food prices rise, to residents of Philadelphia. These licensed neighborhood agricultural trucks are not new. Some have been serving and enriching neighborhoods for over 30 years.
Through the Philly Loves Fresh campaign, a partnership between agricultural trucks and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, the goal is to promote fresh fruits and vegetables while also introducing the people behind these products sold in the west and southwest parts of the city.
Agricultural trucks represent more than just fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables; they also offer:
- Affordability
Agricultural trucks offer excellent prices.
- No Waiting
Agricultural trucks provide minimal wait times, allowing people to pick up their produce on the go.
- Accessibility
Agricultural trucks are usually open all day and year-round.
- Safety
The trucks operate with proper licenses and certifications.
- Uniqueness
Agricultural trucks sell fruits and vegetables that are hard to find elsewhere.
Philadelphia has a rich history of street vending from ethnic enclaves, including soft pretzels, hot dogs, and even snacks. Selling agricultural products was initially a means of survival for immigrant communities.
Who operates the agricultural trucks, and where can they be found?
- Ziggy Sidibe
One of the pioneers of fruit and vegetable trucks in Philadelphia, Ziggy Sidibe offers a unique variety of produce at 63rd & Haverford Ave, attracting Latino, Asian, African, and European customers from across the city.
- Woldeab Tesfu
At 65th & Elmwood Ave, Woldeab Tesfu offers all the essential fruits and vegetables residents might need. He is known for selling the sweetest mangoes in the city, with the aim of normalizing daily fruit and vegetable consumption in his community.
- Dramane Diaby
Dramane Diaby’s love for agricultural products led him to sell fruits and vegetables, making them a necessity and an impactful presence in the community at 73rd & Elmwood Ave. He is known for offering high-quality produce at affordable prices.
- Mallay Kabba
Located at 52nd & Girard Ave, Mallay Kabba’s mission is to provide the freshest products at the lowest cost to his neighbors.
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- Solomon Tsegay
Solomon Tsegay offers the tastiest and freshest produce at 48th & Spruce St. When you visit his truck, you’ll find everything you need and leave with a smile.
- Abdul Jabbar
Abdul Jabbar uses his truck at 63rd & Spruce St as an opportunity to improve people’s relationship with fruits and vegetables. He prides himself on having the best watermelons in the city.
- Yacouba Alhassane
Yacouba Alhassane offers an almost unlimited amount of the tastiest grapes in the city at 44th & Sansom St. He focuses on quality service and offering an open market where customers can touch the products.
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