Many residents live in "food deserts," where they are more than one mile away from fresh and healthy food. In Phoenix, there are 43 food deserts, accounting for more than 75% of the total food deserts in Maricopa County. Increasing neighborhood access to fresh and healthy food will improve community health and reduce diet-related diseases.
By 2050, we aim to establish a sustainable, healthy, and equitable local food system by eliminating food deserts, increasing urban agriculture, establishing farmers markets in each of the City's urban villages, and significantly reducing the rates of hunger, obesity, and diet-related diseases.
For more information, please visit our Local Food Systems page.