Residents in some neighborhoods of Los Angeles live in food deserts, creating systematic barriers to healthy eating. The nonprofit organization Food Empowerment Project defines a “food desert” as a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A convenience store on December 04, 2019 in Richmond, California that does not offer fresh vegetables or healthy options. - Justin ...

For many Black communities across America, accessing fresh and nutritious food isn’t simply about personal choice — it’s about overcoming environmental barriers that have been systematically created ...

Phillip Ramsey is a master gardener who’s planting fall produce in one of the community gardens he manages. It’s just two blocks from the Sun Fresh grocery store that operated at 31st Street and ...

We talk a lot about eating healthier — more greens, less sugar, fewer processed foods. But what if access to those healthier choices isn’t actually a choice for everyone? Obesity is an increasingly ...