Annotated Bibliography about Food Deserts
Rosenblum, Gail . Star Tribune ; Minneapolis, Minn. [Minneapolis, Minn]. 28 May 2017: E.8.
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It’s the rare and lucky shopper who gets a warm welcome simply for entering a grocery store. But when you’re
shopping at a Twin Cities Mobile Market and Abdifatah Nur is on board, get ready to feel the love.
“You just have to know how to say, ‘Welcome!’ or ‘Thank you,’ ” said the gregarious Nur, a Mobile Market staffer
who offers those greetings in seven languages, from Spanish to Arabic to Korean.
“That small thing goes a long way,” he said.
Speaking of small things that go a long way, I’m happy to report the Twin Cities Mobile Market, a retrofitted Metro
Transit bus loaded with grocery goodness, expanded in May from one bus to two, and from St. Paul to
Minneapolis.
The second bus, chock full of affordable and fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, meat, cheese, bread and more,
includes stops in north Minneapolis and Cedar-Riverside — two areas designated as “food deserts” by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture. If you’ve never lived in a food desert, and especially if you’ve never heard the term,
consider yourself lucky.
The designation means that residents must travel more than a mile to get to a supermarket. Doesn’t sound like
much? It is if you’re a senior who no longer drives, or a person with a disability, or someone on a limited income for
whom weekly trips to shop by bus or cab add up fast.
Minnesota, sadly and surprisingly, is a leader in food deserts.
In 2016, Wilder Research and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis reported that our state ranks seventh worst
in the country for our share of residents — more than a third of the population — with no grocery store near their
homes. Only about 20 percent of Minnesotans get the recommended number of fruits and vegetables daily.
The mobile grocer program was launched in 2014 by the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation as a way to fill the gap
between food shelves and full-service supermarkets, spokesman Andy Brown said.
The original bus makes 17 stops Tuesdays through Saturdays year-round in St. Paul. The second bus makes 15
stops in St. Paul and Minneapolis, at low-income housing sites, day care centers, churches and community
centers.
Supervalu is the food supplier, with financial support provided by Supervalu Foundation. (If you’d like to contribute,
Hormel Natural Choice will match any gift to the Mobile Market dollar for dollar up to $25,000 until June 30. Go to
twincitiesmobilemarket.org)
Residents are alerted to the bus’ arrival by posters, fliers and resident council meetings. But word of mouth is the
best publicity.
Myong Kang stepped onto a bus at the Cedar High Apartments in Minneapolis to buy a big bag of ripe red
tomatoes. “It’s nice to come,” said Kang, who works nearby. “I don’t have to go to the grocery.”
Davin Ward works at nearby Augsburg College and lives in north Minneapolis, where healthy food options are few.
“It’s good-quality, nutritious food,” he said. “And it’s reasonably priced, unlike my corner market.”
“This is so neat!” said another customer, walking down the narrow aisle past deli meats (a bestseller), several types
of beans, flour, sugar, kiwi, bananas, avocados, mushrooms, cucumbers, huge yellow and red onions, even frozen
chicken wings.
“This is awesome!” said another.
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If a customer is unable to get on the bus due to physical restrictions, staff members are happy to shop for him or
her, which is what Nur was doing on a recent stop. As he studied a grocery list and filled up a bag, his customer,
seated in a wheelchair, waited patiently on the sidewalk.
“You never know how many people just can’t get to the grocery store,” said the bus’ driver, Keshawn Williams, who
also works the register, where customers can pay with cash or credit card or through the electronic benefit transfer
(EBT) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) programs.
“This is one of those very fulfilling jobs,” she said. “The customers love it, and it’s so innovative.”
Mobile Market director Leah Porter confirms that. In a recent survey of 400 customers, fully 89 percent said they
buy more fruits and vegetables thanks to the bus, and 84 percent prepare healthier snacks at home.
Food is regularly restocked for freshness, she said. “Marginal” items go into the half-price bin, are donated or
become compost.
But the mobile market feeds another need. More than 80 percent of respondents said they feel more connected to
their neighborhood by shopping on the bus, Porter noted. An equal percentage say they have met people from their
neighborhood as they surveyed the papayas and potatoes.
“It’s a way to bring people out,” she said. “This bus is needed.”
gail.rosenblum@startribune.com 612-673-7350 – Twitter: @grosenblum
Credit: GAIL ROSENBLUM; STAFF WRITER
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Subject: Grocery stores; Market strategy; Fruits; Food stamps; Vegetables; Food deserts
Location: Minnesota
Company / organization: Name: Augsburg College; NAICS: 611310; Name: Amherst H Wilder Foundation;
NAICS: 813211; Name: Department of Agriculture; NAICS: 926140; Name: Federal
Reserve Bank of Minneapolis; NAICS: 521110
Publication title: Star Tribune; Minneapolis, Minn.
First page: E.8
Publication year: 2017
Publication date: May 28, 2017
Section: VARIETY
Publisher: Star Tribune Media Company LLC
Place of publication: Minneapolis, Minn.
Country of publication: United States, Minneapolis, Minn.
Publication subject: General Interest Periodicals–United States
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- Grocery store on wheels delivers to food deserts
Sabra Expands Efforts to Alleviate Food Deserts,
Partnering with The New York Botanical Garden
to Bring “Wellness Wednesdays” to the Bronx
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Sabra CEO Shali Shalit-Shoval today announced the expansion
of Sabra’s Plants with a Purpose, a community engagement initiative dedicated to helping alleviate the impact of
food deserts in the United States. Sabra will partner with The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) to bring Wellness
Wednesdays to the Bronx community in 2018. This announcement coincides with Sabra’s Earth Day Employee
volunteer Day of Service across locations, including corporate headquarters in White Plains, NY. The Bronx is home
to nearly 1 million people
living in food deserts.
Wellness Wednesdays at NYBG will offer students, teachers, and families from the Bronx and throughout New York
City free access to hands-on gardening and wellness activities helping ensure a healthier future for low-income,
minority youth. Wellness Wednesdays include Hands-On Gardening, Community Engagement, Nutrition Education,
Cooking Demonstrations, Access to Fresh Produce, Health Screenings, and Walking Trails open to the public.
“Sabra’s mission is to introduce fresh new ways of eating and connecting by making healthful and flavorful food
more accessible to more people,” said Shalit-Shoval. “For many, access to fresh produce is out of reach and we are
committed to empowering those making positive and sustainable changes. The pilot launch of Plants with a
Purpose last year was an inspiring success, yielding meaningful results for our community in Virginia. Today, we
are proud to begin playing a role in New York with a commitment to fostering effective community-driven
initiatives like The New York Botanical Garden’s Wellness Wednesdays. We look forward to engaging with our
neighbors and working together to grow and use fresh food in a variety of delicious ways.”
“NYBG is pleased to partner with Sabra to increase knowledge around the importance of eating fresh fruits and
vegetables and remove barriers to access a healthy lifestyle,” said Dr. James Boyer, Savros Niarchos Foundation
VP for Children’s Education, The New York Botanical Garden. “Our shared goal is to educate urban youth on the
importance of plants as a source of food and provide health and nutrition enrichment opportunities to families in
the surrounding community. Specifically, through Wellness Wednesdays, when the Garden is open for free to Bronx
and NYC residents, Sabra will help bring people together through hands-on experiences with fresh food and the
opportunity to explore nature through outdoor play.”
Now in its second year, Sabra’s “Plants with a Purpose” initiative aims to empower local organizations providing
comprehensive resources to families in food deserts, based on the belief that through such partnerships Sabra can
positively impact long-term changes. Efforts are focused on supporting partners with proven track records in
increasing access to affordable fresh produce and to nutrition and culinary educational opportunities to families
living in food deserts.
In Virginia, Sabra will continue its partnership with Renew Richmond, a non-profit dedicated to urban agriculture in
underserved VA communities, to expand an organic employee workshare garden at Sabra’s Gold LEED certified
hummus manufacturing facility. Sabra and Renew Richmond will also work together to further increase fresh food
distribution, nutrition and culinary education throughout the region.
Sabra’s goal of expanding the program each year will be met in 2017 through:
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Partnership with NYBG in Bronx, NY
Earth Day Volunteer Day of Service/ for Sabra employees in all locations: New York, California and Virginia
A springtime expansion of Sabra’s Virginia on-campus employee garden
Planting and support for new local community gardens in VA
Nutrition and culinary education workshops in underserved communities
Expanded product donations
Food deserts, as defined by the USDA, are neighborhoods and towns without ready access to fresh, healthy,
affordable food (specifically fruits and vegetables). It is estimated that more than 23 million Americans live in
impacted areas. Sabra Dipping Company is the maker of America’s best-selling hummus and a range of dips and
spreads, and their commitment to “Plants with a Purpose” aligns with a vision of bringing people together through
fresh food experiences.
Sabra is one of the first companies in the U.S. to make this the sole focus of its CSR efforts. Mission aligned and
with employee feedback, Sabra selected Food Desert solutions and is setting a goal to be a corporate leader and
catalyst to bring more attention and dedication to the cause.
About Sabra
Sabra Dipping Company, LLC is the leader in the refrigerated dips and spreads category and producer of America’s
top-selling hummus. Sabra’s award-winning products offer consumers fresh new ways of eating and connecting
and include more than a dozen flavors of hummus and a wide range of refrigerated dips and spreads including
salsa, guacamole and Greek yogurt dip. Sabra’s range of offerings includes items that are non-GMO, vegetarian,
gluten-free, kosher and vegan and can be found nationwide in club stores, supermarkets, specialty retailers and
through food service. Sabra operates a gold LEED certified factory in Virginia. Find Sabra at www.sabra.com,
www.facebook.com/sabra and @Sabra on Twitter and Instagram.
Sabra Dipping Company was formed as a U.S./Canadian joint venture between Strauss Group and PepsiCo. The
Sabra joint venture draws on both Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo, and Strauss Group’s expertise to continue
building this growing business.
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Subject: Food; Earth Day; Empowerment; Initiatives; Nutrition; Community; Fruits; Education;
Vegetarianism; Food deserts; Joint ventures; Gardens &gardening
Business indexing term: Corporation: PepsiCo Inc; Industry: 31142 : Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling,
and Drying
Location: United States–US California Virginia
Classification: 31142: Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying
Publication title: PR Newswire; New York
Publication year: 2017
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Smith, Erika D . Indianapolis Star ; Indianapolis, Ind. [Indianapolis, Ind]. 30 Jan 2014: A.3.
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The latest example hit Tuesday when the House approved a bill that would screen welfare recipients for drugs and
ask the federal government to limit the use of food stamps to “nutritious” purchases.
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While many of us were getting worked up over whether Indiana should add a ban on same-sex marriage to our
constitution, members of the General Assembly have been busy doing other stuff. Crazy stuff.
The latest example hit Tuesday when the House approved a bill that would screen welfare recipients for drugs and
ask the federal government to limit the use of food stamps to “nutritious” purchases.
The measure, which passed 71-22, is now headed to the Senate.
Many people think this is a good thing. As one person commented on The Star’s Facebook page: “It is about time!
If they can do drugs, they can afford to feed their children.”
That sounds good. It really does. But it’s not that simple. The feel-good political rhetoric is based on the false
notion that most welfare recipients are lazy and unemployed. In reality, most people on public assistance are
working adults who don’t make enough money to fully support their families.
The reality of why people in poverty use drugs and buy unhealthy food for their families isn’t a single, simple
problem, but a collection of intertwined problems that have to do with individuals’ behavior and their environment.
This bill does nothing to address those problems, and if signed into law, it would do more harm than good.
Why? Let’s start with the requirement that would limit those who receive food stamps — known as the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — to buying “nutritious” food. By the way, that’s “nutritious” as deemed
by the government, whatever that will mean.
This grand idea doesn’t account for food deserts, swaths of urban and rural areas where residents don’t have
access to fresh fruit and vegetables. The lack of access can be because there aren’t enough full-service grocery
stores to serve a given population or because there’s inadequate public transportation to get to the stores that do
exist.
In Indianapolis, there are dozens of food deserts, particularly in the urban core. As neighborhoods have declined
into poverty, grocery stores have moved out, and reversing that trend has been all but impossible.
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Instead, gas stations and convenience stores in those areas offer what the state probably would not view as
nutritious food. The choice for many residents is to buy cheap but unhealthy food, expensive healthy food or no
food at all. Given that choice, what would you pick?
The proposed restrictions for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program aren’t much better.
Lawmakers want to force recipients to complete a questionnaire intended to screen for substance abuse and
perhaps even subject them to drug testing.
One problem involves the cost. How much will taxpayers pay to find out whether people in poverty are drinking too
much or smoking marijuana? And will the threat of losing benefits really make people who abuse drugs and
alcohol get clean?
Even if you brush that aside, if the adults in poor families are denied assistance, who will suffer the most? The
children in these families. Are we prepared to take on the additional cost and responsibility of more broken families
and more displaced children?
All of this isn’t to say that our social safety net doesn’t need to be reformed. There is waste in the system. But let’s
not get caught up in feel-good measures that will do more harm than good.
And let’s not let our lawmakers get away with it, either. It’s time to pay attention, Hoosiers.
Contact Star columnist Erika D. Smith at erika.smith@indystar.com, or on Twitter at @erika_d_smith.
Erika
D. Smith
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Subject: Grocery stores; Welfare reform; Poverty; Food; Food stamps; Food deserts
Location: Indiana
Publication title: Indianapolis Star; Indianapolis, Ind.
First page: A.3
Publication year: 2014
Publication date: Jan 30, 2014
Section: A
Publisher: Gannett Media Corp
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Writing Plan for Persuasive Research Essay #1
1. Describe the main argument about food deserts that you want to address in your Persuasive Research Essay #1. Highlight any background information regarding your chosen topic and discuss why this is an issue of debate.
The main argument I would like to address in my Persuasive Research Essay #1 is that food deserts contribute to poor food choices. Food deserts are also worldwide, and they cause several economic problems/troubles.
2. What are three (3) keypoints (reasons) your stance on food deserts is right? Discuss
how
each keypoint will support your main argument. Number your keypoints.
1. A higher incidence of
obesity
, increased prevalence of
diabetes
, and other weight-related condition
2. Healthier foods are generally more expensive than unhealthful foods
3. Limited income and resources
My first point will support my main argument because those poor food choices lead to higher rates of diabetes and other underlying health issues. My second point will support my main argument because consumers should be able to purchase fresh foods without it being too expensive. My third point will support my main argument due to the limited resources and income and certain areas that consumers are unable to purchase healthier options.
3. Who is the audience of your argument? What type of research will appeal to this audience (logos, ethos, pathos)? Discuss why this type of research will appeal to this audience.
The audience of my argument would be my professor. Research that includes Pathos (Using emotions and passion to persuade) and Logos (Using logical reasoning and evidence to persuade) will appeal to this audience.
4. Thesis statements state our claim on the topic by merging the main argument and the three keypoints you identified in the first assignment. Develop a three-point thesis statement in one sentence.
Food deserts contribute to poor food choices … Food deserts lead to underlying health issues, healthier foods are generally more expensive than unhealthy foods, and food deserts contribute to limited income and resources.
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