Food Deserts

September 03, 2019

For most of us, access to fresh, healthy food isn’t something we have to think about--much less worry about. If you own a car or can afford a food delivery service, you’re set. But for many low-income Hoosiers, a walk to the nearest grocery store can be a very long walk.

Areas known as food deserts have been getting a lot of attention in the last few years. And there are many well-meaning solutions that might not address the root problem.

Today on All IN, host Matt Pelsor digs into the factors that define a food desert, talks to experts studying the problem, and checks in with farmers and entrepreneurs who are working to find solutions.
 

Guests:

Robert Hearst
Owner of A&I Variety Meats and Produce

Jonathan Lawler
Farmer, owner of Brandywine Creek Farms

Brandon Cosby
Executive director of Flanner House

Milele Kennedy
Food Policy and Program Coordinator for Indianapolis

Brandon Herget
Policy Director for the Indianapolis City-County Council

Shellye Suttles
Researcher, Indiana University Sustainable Food Sciences Institute