The Government Spends Millions to Open Grocery Stores in Food Deserts. The Real Test Is Their Survival. - eviltoast
Why Opening Grocery Stores Alone Doesn’t Solve Food Deserts
www.propublica.org
The community of Cairo, Illinois, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers. But the store is struggling — exposing problems with the programs set up to help.
  • nexussapphire@lemm.eeEnglish
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    4 months ago

    Yeah, we have four in my town and none of them sell dairy products. I’ve heard they’ve been pressured to provide healthier options with some success.