“A group of folks in Detroit offers a wonderful example of the difference that can be made in communities,” Obama said. “With one of the highest obesity rates in the nation, many Detroit residents live at least twice as far from the nearest grocery store as they do to a fast-food restaurant or a convenience store.
“And that’s why a group of community leaders and local churches got together and started what they call ‘Peaches and Greens’ where, five days a week, they drive a truck, like the ‘vegetable man’ – you all heard – remember the truck?” Obama said. “My parents used to talk about it.”
“They drive a truck through the city, selling fresh, affordable produce,” Obama said. “And they’ve set up a small market. They’ve planted a community garden. They’ve even convinced some of the local liquor stores to stock more fruits and vegetables.”
And the hoodrats & politicians wonder why there are so few businesses in the hood and businesses that won't service the area out of fear for their safety.
...sorry for the double-post.
“many Detroit residents live at least twice as far from the nearest grocery store as they do to a fast-food restaurant or a convenience store.”
The food desert meme.
Here in NC we have state run liquor stores. My kid was complaining about living in a liquor desert because he has to drive twice as far to an ABC store than does someone from other parts of town.