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Posted by Rachel Perkins | January 18, 2021 | Tags: nutrition, delivery, grocery, groceries, vegetables, delivery vehicle, food deserts, healthy food, grocery delivery, delivery service, mobile food pantry, healthy eating, refrigerated vehicle, refrigerated delivery, fresh food, student nutrition
Research shows that 11.5 million people in the United States live in low-income neighborhoods located more than a mile away from a grocery store. These food deserts become a problem when people don’t have access to transportation, meaning that people often end up eating fast food or shopping at a corner convenience store—neither of which offer nutritious options. It’s…
