The Valley Transit Authority is providing free rides to residents traveling to Santa Clara County vaccination sites.

Transit to vaccination

The Valley Transit Authority is providing free rides to residents traveling to Santa Clara County vaccination sites. The county has 20 such sites, 13 of which are in San Jose. To view the current routes, go to tinyurl.com/Scvaccinerides.

Farmers market

The parking lot of the Troy Apartment complex at 714 S. Almaden Ave. hosts the Fresh Approach Mobile Farmer’s Market noon-3 p.m. Tuesdays, where anyone who receives federal benefits, including Medi-cal and unemployment, receives 50% off.

Neighborhood Notes

ROSE GARDEN >> The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity for a large number of San Jose residents. Health Trust Meals on Wheels provided more than 150,000 hot meals to San Jose residents in need in 2020. As the pandemic continues and hunger remains a critical issue, the nonprofit is calling for volunteers and donors to help maintain the service. To learn more, go to healthtrust.org/provider/food.

As part of the Safely Social San Jose initiative, which aims to get residents back out in the community in COVID-19-SAFE ways, several Rose Garden businesses are hosting window displays in The Artists on The Alameda competition, showcasing work from 10 local artists. After viewing the displays, residents can go to safelysocialsj. com to vote for their favorite.

CAMBRIAN>> San Jose City Council member Pam Foley, who represents the Cambrian area, is hosting virtual office hours 9:3010:30 a.m. April 3. The event is informal and residents are encouraged to drop in and ask questions. To register, go to tinyurl. com/d10aproh.

ALMADEN VALLEY >> San Jose City Council member Matt Mahan, who represents Almaden Valley, has created a new Youtube channel that catalogues official recorded events and conversations for residents to view at their convenience. To catch up on what the new council member has been up to since taking office, go to bit.ly/mattonvideo.