food desert
noun
: an area where little fresh produce is available for sale
Despite the common perception of food deserts as city neighborhoods where fast food chains and convenience stores dominate, many of Kansas' food deserts are in rural areas. In some, residents have to drive 20 miles or farther to find a source of healthful food.—
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Just like there are food deserts, there are ‘accessibility deserts’ inhibiting access to health and beauty products.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 27 June 2024
The Department of Agriculture defines urban food deserts as low-income neighborhoods where at least 500 people, or 33% of the population, live more than a mile from a grocery store or other sources of fresh, healthful food.
—Luke Fountain, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2024
From commissioning murals to addressing food deserts, their vision is one of sustainable, long-term investment.
—Devine Blacksher, Essence, 9 June 2024
People may want trees on or near their properties for shade or beauty, or as a source of food in a food desert.
—Jingnan Peng, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2024
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Noor Lobad, WWD, 27 June 2024
The Department of Agriculture defines urban food deserts as low-income neighborhoods where at least 500 people, or 33% of the population, live more than a mile from a grocery store or other sources of fresh, healthful food.
—Luke Fountain, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2024
From commissioning murals to addressing food deserts, their vision is one of sustainable, long-term investment.
—Devine Blacksher, Essence, 9 June 2024
People may want trees on or near their properties for shade or beauty, or as a source of food in a food desert.
—Jingnan Peng, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2024
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“Food desert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20desert. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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