Tag: Community food systems

Food that travels long distances can lose up to 80% of its vitamin content by the time it reaches a grocery store shelf. This highlights a major advantage of sourcing food nearby: local ingredients contribute to healthy eating by being fresher and more nutrient-dense.

Currently, an estimated 39 million Americans live in communities classified as food deserts, lacking sufficient access to affordable, nutritious food. The Healthy Food Access Act is a proposed legislative solution designed to address this critical public health issue by incentivizing food retailers to operate in underserved areas.