A food desert is an area where affordable and healthy foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, aren't easy to get. Here's a look at what causes them, how living in one can affect your health ...

According to the USDA, a food desert occurs when more than 33% of the population in urban spaces is further than one mile from a supermarket. In a rural setting, 33% of people must be more than ...

The concept of the food desert has been around long enough that it feels almost like a fact of nature. Tens of millions of Americans live in low-income communities with no easy access to fresh ...

“Are!” “No!” “Longer!” “A!” “Food!” “Desert!” For most American cities, the opening of a new grocery store barely warrants a mention. But in Cairo, the government seat of ...

Randy Battle explores Petersburg Oasis Youth Farm with founder Tyrone Cherry III to learn about his work to establish a community garden in a food desert and empower youth to create a thriving ...

Food Strong, a local nonprofit, is envisioning a whole urban farm campus dedicated to fresh food. It’s called Superior Farm. Founded and led by community activist and South Euclid councilperson ...

The 8-square-mile city is considered the largest food desert in Rhode Island. In June, city councilors voted 4 to 3 against a resolution that would have paved the way to develop a city-run food ...

You can also use the USDA's Food Desert Locator to see if you live in one. The areas highlighted in green are considered food deserts, and you can use the different indicators to measure how low ...