City Of Greensboro Mourns, Applauds Renaissance Community Co-op
The City of Greensboro is marking the end of a community-owned food store.
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Salvation Army Opens First-Ever Supermarket, In Baltimore
The longtime religious charity Salvation Army, known for providing clothing and shelter, is trying a new tactic to help low-income residents in Baltimore — offering them access to healthy food.
Food Access Advocates Walk The Long Walk ... To The Nearest Grocery Store
Nearly 40 million Americans live miles away from fresh, healthy food, and participants in the "Grocery Walk" wanted to show how difficult it can be to get basic items in these often low-income areas.
'Supersizing Urban America': How U.S. Policies Encouraged Fast Food To Spread
A new book examines how federal government policies made it easier for minorities to open fast-food franchises than grocery stores. Today the landscape of urban America reflects this history.
One Restaurant's Recipe For Social Good: Same Meals, Different Prices
The founders of Everytable in LA have created identical grab-and-go restaurants full of healthful food options, but with different pricing structures depending on the communities they serve.
A Nonprofit Grocer Tries To Sell More Healthful Food Without Going Under
For 12 years, Chester, Pa., had no supermarket. Then Fare & Square came to town. But getting people to eat better — while also becoming a sustainable business model — is a tall order.
Bill Adds Food Stamp Work Requirements
The North Carolina legislature want to add food stamp requirements for some adults.
New Season, But Same Problems For Liberty Street Market
Winston-Salem's Liberty Street Market is nearing its first anniversary, and city officials are hoping the second year won't be as rough as the first.
Greensboro Will Promote Fresh Food Access
Greensboro residents will soon have more access to healthy foods. The City Council has approved a plan to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to parts of the city that don't have grocery stores.
Why A Philadelphia Grocery Chain Is Thriving In Food Deserts
Brown's Super Stores operates seven profitable supermarkets in low-income neighborhoods in Philadelphia. The founder says it's because he figured out what communities needed in a neighborhood store.