food deserts

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10:05am May 25, 2022

National National Health & Safety

The Buffalo shooting is a reminder that millions don't live near a grocery store

by Laurel Wamsley

Grocery stores provide healthy foods, create jobs and offer a place for community connection. "We started calling them front-line and essential workers for a reason," says one food access advocate.
2:42pm Jul 20, 2021

Economy Economy

Liberty Street Market Returns After 2020 Reboot

by Paul Garber

A revived urban farmers market in Winston-Salem is back for a second season.
4:32pm Jul 06, 2021

Economy Economy

Food Insecurity Declines In High Point But Challenges Remain

by Paul Garber

A new poll finds food security has improved in the High Point area in the last five years, but there are concerns those gains might not last.
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8:24am May 22, 2021

National National

This Neighborhood Badly Needs A Grocery Store. A Medical Device Maker Will Build One

by Farah Yousry

COOK Medical added a grocery store to its plans for a new plant in Indianapolis after hearing from residents that food access was a problem. It's a unique model of corporate social responsibility.
1:45pm Feb 25, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

High Point Nonprofit Rolls Out Mobile Grocery Store To Serve Those In Food Deserts

by Bethany Chafin

A High Point nonprofit is rolling out a new grocery store on wheels. Its goal is to provide food deserts with access to fresh produce.
5:23pm Jul 30, 2020

Economy Economy Health & Safety Human Interest

A Market For Urban Farmers — If It Can Attract Customers

by Paul Garber

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10:57pm May 28, 2020

Economy Economy

New Hope For Troubled Liberty Street Market

by Paul Garber

Winston-Salem’s Liberty Street Market opened more than five years ago with big plans to provide food for area residents. But there’s been difficulties reaching that goal.
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9:33am Dec 19, 2019

Science Science Health & Safety

How Online Grocery Delivery Could Help Alleviate Food Deserts

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Delivery service could make it easier to access fresh, healthy food in these areas, a study finds. It lends support to a pilot program that lets people pay for these groceries with food stamps.
John Minchillo / AP

9:54am Nov 15, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Why Even Universal Health Coverage Isn't Enough

by Suhas Gondi

As U.S. presidential candidates prep for their next debate, a doctor-to-be asks them, and us all, to remember that even universal access to health care won't fix other disparities that hurt health.
4:08pm Jan 10, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety News

City Of Greensboro Mourns, Applauds Renaissance Community Co-op

The City of Greensboro is marking the end of a community-owned food store.
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7:41pm Mar 27, 2018

National National Health & Safety Religion

Salvation Army Opens First-Ever Supermarket, In Baltimore

by Dominique Maria Bonessi

The longtime religious charity Salvation Army, known for providing clothing and shelter, is trying a new tactic to help low-income residents in Baltimore — offering them access to healthy food.

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1:29pm Nov 01, 2017

National National

Food Access Advocates Walk The Long Walk ... To The Nearest Grocery Store

by Whitney Pipkin

Nearly 40 million Americans live miles away from fresh, healthy food, and participants in the "Grocery Walk" wanted to show how difficult it can be to get basic items in these often low-income areas.