bigdoublezero
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First Gentleman, I think? (Cue Clinton jokes.)
For some communities, the issue with healthy food is not just the cost, but the accessibility. One of the people CNN celebrated as one of their "Heroes" this year focused on this problem by bringing fresh produce to areas in Charlotte:
Creating an oasis in a Southern 'food desert'
Food deserts are a huge issue. In may 2013 the USDA changed their definitions. In one county that I work with the number went from 4 to 9 with the new definitions. I think Winston has 30+ food deserts with the new definitions. To really hit home with all the wfu grads, did you know that the area surrounding campus on polo rd and university parkway is in a food desert?
Honestly, the new definitions are much better than the old ones. I talked to those that handle this for the USDA and they feel that the new definitions give a better picture of food scarcity.
Awareness of food deserts is growing. 2 years ago when I would send out publications referencing food deserts it was very frequent that someone would tell me that it should be dessert because you eat a dessert and a desert is void of water. In the past 6 months I have not gotten an email of this sorts. Instead now I'm getting emails of how can I help.
What would Barrack be as the equivalent of the first lady be called? First sir?
I need to trademark it before 2016.
how the fuck can't you spell the president's name right?
how the fuck can't you spell the president's name right?
Food deserts are a huge issue. In may 2013 the USDA changed their definitions. In one county that I work with the number went from 4 to 9 with the new definitions. I think Winston has 30+ food deserts with the new definitions. To really hit home with all the wfu grads, did you know that the area surrounding campus on polo rd and university parkway is in a food desert?
Honestly, the new definitions are much better than the old ones. I talked to those that handle this for the USDA and they feel that the new definitions give a better picture of food scarcity.
Awareness of food deserts is growing. 2 years ago when I would send out publications referencing food deserts it was very frequent that someone would tell me that it should be dessert because you eat a dessert and a desert is void of water. In the past 6 months I have not gotten an email of this sorts. Instead now I'm getting emails of how can I help.
Wait, the areas of Polo and University surrounding campus are food deserts? Is this more of a proximity or access issue? There are grocery stores within a mile of those areas.
how the fuck can't you spell the president's name right?