The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines “food deserts” as areas where people cannot access affordable and nutritious food. They are usually found in impoverished areas lacking grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and healthy food providers. Food deserts contribute to food insecurity, which means people aren’t sure where their food will come from. This definition comes from the Virginia Cooperative Extension of Virginia Tech and Virginia State University.
Presbyterian Church USA has also done work in food justice.
Churches are doing work to help increase access to healthy and affordable food to all people regardless of location. Read more here.
The Youth Group Curriculum from PC(USA) explores food deserts and food resources in our area and helps to formulate a plan of action.
Scripture
Matthew 25: 34 Then the king will say to those on his right, “Come, you who will receive good things from my Father. Inherit the kingdom that was prepared for you before the world began. 35 I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. 36 I was naked and you gave me clothes to wear. I was sick and you took care of me. I was in prison and you visited me.”