A ground breaking ceremony was held at 601 South Avenue for the planned Price Rite grocery store on Friday. The property was formerly home to a Loblaws supermarket. The area, located in the city’s southwest side, is considered a food desert.
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Week in Review
Sunday, June 19th, 2016The Whole (food) Market
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009I spoke recently with a member of my advisory board about the impact of environmental racism and how difficult it can be to find fresh fruits and vegetables in urban areas. When it comes to healthcare equity, we often overlook how it can relate to geography.
A few weeks later I see that a local group is planning to open a grocery store on the city’s Southside, and I also heard this interview with Dr. Rachael Ross about urban food deserts.