The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines a food desert as a region where a significant percentage of the population lacks accessible fresh and healthy food. Within Alabama, food deserts and food insecurity plague both rural and urban areas, with some counties having only one or two grocery stores. Because of this, many residents in rural communities often rely on convenience stores or gas stations as their source of food; a typically unhealthy and overall more expensive alternative.
This video aims to expose the key issues posing as the main sources of food insecurity in these regions. The video also provides insight into current strategies being implemented to overcome these challenges. If you would like to learn more about food deserts in rural Alabama, refer to the links below. |
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