City & Local

Food Deserts

3 articles

A thriving community garden in an urban area, symbolizing access to fresh food, with a backdrop hinting at past food access limitations.
Community

What Are Food Deserts and Why Do They Matter for Health and Economy?

In the United States, average life expectancy at birth is nearly five years lower in low-income communities with limited access to healthy food compared to high-income areas with abundant access.

Derek Molina·July 16, 2026
A diverse group of people actively gardening together in a lush urban community garden, surrounded by city buildings and bathed in sunlight.
Neighborhoods

How to Start a Community Garden in Urban Areas

Between 2012 and 2018, the number of community gardens in the 100 largest U.

Derek Molina·June 17, 2026
Diverse community members engaging with a hydroponic garden inside a modern library, showcasing expanded library services.
Services

What Is the Expanding Role of Local Libraries in Community Engagement?

In the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, 17 libraries now host hydroponic garden programs, directly addressing the negative impacts of being in a food desert, according to Urban Libraries Counc

Aaron Blake·April 24, 2026