Do You Live in a Food Desert?
"Hunger in America is changing
Millions of people struggle to get by because of underemployment, stagnant wages and rising costs of living." Feed America
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"The realistic food (and obesity) problem is that junk food costs less and is more available than healthy foods. In urban Los Angeles there are few supermarkets and those carry low quality produce. The main outlets for buying food, corner and liquor stores, offer little to no fresh food. Building relationships and transforming local stores are key to increasing healthy food access and improving health conditions in South L.A." HEAC
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"The Healthy Neighborhood Market Network program empowers small business owners in low-income neighborhoods to bring good food to their communities. By working with storeowners to champion healthy food access, our Healthy Neighborhood Market Network supports community vitality and economic development. Storeowners receive training, guidance and upgrades to their stores, transforming them into beacons of healthy, affordable food. As a result, communities have more options for living a healthy life." Los Angeles Food Policy Council
