food desert

Let’s Move Faith and Communities Inspires Fresh Produce for 100 Food Pantries

August 04, 2011 Marissa Duswalt, R.D., USDA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

Cross posted from the Let's Move! blog: Since First Lady Michelle Obama’s recent announcement of a private sector commitment to build or expand 1,500 food stores, Americans across the country have been inspired to increase their communities’ access to healthy, affordable food. Ample Harvest has...

Food and Nutrition Initiatives

Interactive Web Tool Maps Food Deserts, Provides Key Data

May 03, 2011 Ann Wright, Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

Cross posted from the Let's Move! blog: Ensuring that Americans eat well and lead healthy lives is among our greatest goals at USDA. First Lady Michelle Obama, of course, has taken an important role on this front – leading a national conversation and administration-wide effort. As part of the Lets...

Food and Nutrition Research and Science

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