Michigan City group tackling food desert problem in city
The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City seeks to solve the food desert problem in parts of Michigan City where fresh, healthy food isn't easily accessible to residents. The economic development agency is partnering with the Purdue Extension to do a study that will collect data and gather community input to come up with evidence-based solutions to improve access to good nutrition, such as by bringing in co-ops or grocery stores to deprived neighborhoods. âWe are grateful for our partners on this project, which is necessary to identify solutions that will best address the food a...
Source: nwitimes.com