Food Deserts in San Antonio: What they are and how the community is trying to help

Food Deserts in San Antonio: What they are and how the community is trying to help

Food deserts are not a new problem for San Antonio. In 2015, the City of San Antonio and Metro Health said 28% of people in town live in one.The term refers to areas where residents live close to processed food options but far away from healthy, accessible groceries.KSAT recently explored these neighborhoods, visiting various food deserts and discovering individuals working to bring fresh produce to those in need.A personal journey through food …