Food Deserts

Food deserts are areas where residents have limited access to affordable and nutritious food. These locations often lack grocery stores, supermarkets, or fresh food providers, leading people to rely on convenience stores and fast food, which typically offer unhealthy options. Food deserts can contribute to nutritional deficiencies and health issues, such as obesity and diabetes, particularly in low-income communities. Many factors, including economic, geographic, and social barriers, contribute to the existence of food deserts, highlighting the importance of improving food access for better community health.