A foodroofer is a local, family-owned grocery store located in low-income neighborhoods in an attempt to provide access to fresh food. These farmers view their business as a community service to provide access to healthy food in an area where it might not have been previously available. They also provide jobs in the community and help to provide a sense of investment in the local economy.
The potential benefit to food deserts is immense, as research has found that access to healthy foods is directly associated with improved overall health, and areas with access to foodroofers have seen a decrease in obesity and diet-related diseases. Foodroofers can provide fresh produce that
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