Food Deserts
Many low-income neighborhoods in the United States lack access to fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables. Residents in these so-called ‘food deserts’ rely on neighborhood corner stores and fast food chains as their main sources of food. But as Jessica Ilyse Smith reports from New York City, a number of programs are working to close the food gap by bringing healthy foods closer to home.
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