As neighborhood grocery stores continue to close, more residents are finding themselves living in “food deserts,” places where access to healthy, affordable food is limited or nonexistent.

CHICAGO -- Two friends from the South Side of Chicago are challenging chefs to help those in need of meals after the looting of grocery stores in food deserts. While many peaceful protesters marched ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - We sometimes hear them called “food deserts.” Food deserts are areas where there aren’t many groceries stores nearby. It’s common in rural areas and can be hard on people who ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A convenience store on December 04, 2019 in Richmond, California that does not offer fresh vegetables or healthy options. - Justin ...

Residents in some neighborhoods of Los Angeles live in food deserts, creating systematic barriers to healthy eating. The nonprofit organization Food Empowerment Project defines a “food desert” as a ...

Often referred to as a food desert, Jacksonville’s Northside has long struggled with a lack of healthy food options. Residents have voiced their concerns about the scarcity of fresh, affordable food, ...

We talk a lot about eating healthier - more greens, less sugar, fewer processed foods. But what if access to those healthier choices isn't actually a choice for everyone? Obesity is an increasingly ...