More than 23.5 million Americans live in “food deserts,” low-income neighborhoods where the nearest supermarket is more than one mile away.
This number includes 6.5 million children.
In these neighborhoods, cheap and easy fast-food options dominate the streets. Not sure if your area is an official food desert? You can search the USDA’s map of food deserts and areas with low access to healthy foods online.
Photo credit: beaumontpete via Flickr
Download the app for easy shopping on the go
By providing your mobile number, you agree to receive marketing text messages from Thrive Market. Consent not a condition to purchase. Msg & data rates apply. Msg frequency varies. Reply HELP for help and STOP to cancel.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.