Many urban environments are “fresh food deserts,” meaning you can only find mostly non-nutritious junk food at the local grocery store.  Local groups have begun to encourage and build backyard and community gardens; many of these in public places where people were previously scared to be.  They also are working with the neighborhood grocery stores to provide local fresher and healthier foods. 

There are many projects that are great success stories provided through the Community Food Security Coalition, a national coalition of more than 500 organizations dedicated to building food systems that are healthy, sustainable, just and democratic.  The coalition’s stated goal is to end hunger by promoting public health and supporting sustainable agriculture through policy advocacy, education, research and organizing.  For more information about helping to transform a “Fesh Food Desert” in your community visit:  www.foodsecurity.org.