Food Desert

In Ohio, the largest number of food deserts can be found in rural areas.

In Ohio, the largest number of food deserts can be found in rural areas.

Bloomington, Indiana-based Cook Medical is investing $2.5 million to build a grocery store in the Indianapolis neighborhood where it is planning to open a new manufacturing facility. The company plans to let two local residents own and operate the store once it opens next year.

An ordinance sponsored by Columbus City Councilwoman Priscilla Tyson would let urban gardeners sell their fresh produce in their own neighborhood. Tyson says this makes it more convenient for residents living in food deserts.

Delivery service could make it easier to access fresh, healthy food in these areas, a study finds. It lends support to a pilot program that lets people pay for these groceries with food stamps.

Monique Williams McCoy greets everyone walking down Cleveland Avenue like a neighbor."Hey y’all!" she calls out. "You coming over to check it out today,…

In a parking lot off Cleveland Avenue, pop music blares from speakers as residents of Linden peruse stalls of produce, baked goods and locally made…

One afternoon, Johnetta Thomas is visiting Lower Lights Christian Health Center for check-up. She lives five houses down from the nonprofit in Columbus’…

Fifty-six-year-old Edward Arnholt would not be able to keep food on the table without help from the Champion Avenue pantry on Columbus’ South Side.“I’m…

Many people in Columbus are going hungry at times because they can’t buy enough nutritious food to last through the month. A new study by Ohio State…