People living in food deserts can also explore local farmers' markets in the area. Food co-ops, and growing personal food in community gardens are other possible options.

Nearly 24 million Americans live in food deserts, low-income neighborhoods with no access to affordable, fresh, healthy food. As a result, people who live in these areas often have poor diets that ...

This is truly where we live and work. Although our farm is within Jackson city limits, parts of the city are considered a food desert. That means people struggle to get fresh fruit and vegetables ...

People living in these food deserts rely on convenience stores or fast food options, which often cost more and offer less nutritious options, to feed their families. Food deserts ...