Food Deserts are definitely a serious problem in this country. We are very spoiled here in Oregon where the expansion of the local chain markets and independents who are offering good food are going into those areas that are left untouched by the Kroegers, the Safeways, the Vons, the Albersons, the Pigly Wiggly, etc. They also carry mixed items such as Organic and Non Organic.
Because of gentrification these stores are doing well because as affordable housing disappears these fringe areas that use to be food deserts become desirable by those who also want the benefits of well to do neighborhoods. The existing residence who are not displaced find employment, community involvement by the store, and, most importantly, a food source that does not involve a drive thru menu and a toy. I hope this trend continues I don't want to see happen in Portland Oregon what happen to San Francisco, my home town that I could no longer afford to live in.
