Read more at The Bay CitizenSandwiched between a McDonalds and the El Azteca Taqueria, a Walgreens pharmacy in the heart of San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood is now offering residents a healthy food alternative: fresh produce, whole grains and lean proteins, among others.
This particular corner of the city has historically been considered a “food desert” — defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a low-income neighborhood with limited access to "fresh, healthy and affordable food."
Which is precisely what Walgreens hopes to solve with its "Food Oasis” initiative.
“Tackling the issue of healthy food accessibility is key to improving health outcomes in underserved communities,” Bill Hose, Walgreens market vice president for northern California, said in a press release.
According to the USDA, 23.5 million Americans live in a food desert. Residents who lack access to wholesome foods face a higher risk of obesity, diabetes and cancer.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
In Bayview 'Desert,' a Drugstore Now Provides Fresh Food Options
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