HIGH POINT, N.C. – A free club is trying to make the classic struggle of getting kids to eat their vegetables a little easier. 

What You Need To Know 

The free Power of Produce Club is part of a nationwide push to help kids unlock their own healthy superpowers 

Club members can trade Power of Produce tokens for fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmer’s markets

The library recommends calling your local farmer’s market to check for clubs in your area 

According to the High Point Public Library, the free Power of Produce Club is part of a nationwide push to help kids from age 4 to 12 unlock their own healthy superpowers. Club members can trade Power of Produce tokens for fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmer’s markets. The High Point Public Library initially expected about 30 children to join the club, and as of July, around 90 kids are involved. 

Nutrition educator Kimber Titlebaum works with several programs through the High Point Public Library that teach kids how to plant, grow, harvest and cook fresh produce. She said the Power of Produce Club is a great way to make healthy eating both fun and accessible. 

“A lot of kids, the families don’t always have a lot of money and … if you give kids these little coins that they can actually go in and trade for vegetables, well, it doesn’t come out of their allowance, so that’s why they’re a bit more willing to give it a shot," Titlebaum said. 

The library recommends calling your local farmer’s market to check for clubs in your area. The High Point Power of Produce Club will run all summer long at the High Point Farmer’s Market.